Sweet Tomato Jam

by VenessaB in Cooking > Canning & Preserving

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Sweet Tomato Jam

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This is how to make the easiest tastiest 'fancy ketchup' you'll ever have!!!

Start With 5lbs of Tomatoes

Start with 5lbs of tomatoes. NO peeling or seeding required! Just throw em in a blender or food processor until they are the consistency of runny salsa.

Add Ingredients Into Pot on the Stove

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You'll need to add the tomatoes, 3.5 cups of sugar, 1 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp ground cloves, 8 tbsp lime juice and 1 tbsp salt. Simmer / boil down for approx 2-3 hours on the stove until it has the consistency of jam.

Fill Your Jars!

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I used the small 125 ml jars. Fill them up and place in canner for 20 min.

Ta Da!!

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That's it! Your tomato jam is done! I love mine as a dip for grilled cheese sandwiches, topping for meatloaf, topping for crackers, anything! It's like fancy ketchup!