Homemade Tomato Jam

This homemade tomato jam is a quick and easy to make condiment that tastes great served with crackers and cheese and on burgers.

Homemade Tomato Jam

Tomato jam is a delicious spread that is made with fresh tomatoes. If you have an overload of tomatoes this year, then this is one recipe that you need to try.

Serving Tomato Jam

Here are some ideas for serving tomato jam:

• On a cheeseboard with crackers
• Spoon onto egg sandwiches or burgers
• Drizzle over a cheese ball
• Serve with some grilled Ciabatta bread
• Grill a wheel of brisket and serve it with the jam
• It’s delicious on avocado toast
• Serve with some scrambled eggs and toast
• Spoon onto a piece of grilled chicken
• Use as a dipping sauce for meatballs 

Tomato Jam Variations

• Use tomatoes at their peak for the best flavour. A mix of red, yellow and orange cherry or grape tomatoes will work. Roma tomatoes also work.
• 1+ garlic cloves, minced can be added to the mixture with the onion
• For a little sweetness, try adding a dash of honey
• Balsamic vinegar could be used instead of apple cider vinegar
• Fresh basil makes a delicious fresh garnish
• Raw sugar or cane sugar can be used instead of brown sugar
• For a spicy version, add one finely diced jalapeño
• For a more tart flavour, try using green tomatoes
• Add some diced bacon for a bacon tomato jam

Cooking the Tomatoes

The tomatoes can be cooked down as much as you desire.

The longer they simmer, the more they will reduce down. This will help create a sweeter, more flavourful jam.

If you have issues with the jam thickening, it may be that your tomatoes have a high moisture content. If this happens, you can mix 1 TBSP of cornflour with 1 TBSP of water to make a slurry and mix it into the tomatoes with a fork, making sure there are no lumps.

As the jam cools, it will continue to thicken.

Ingredients for Making Tomato Jam

To make 1 cup of tomato jam, you will need:

• 2 TBSP Olive Oil
• ½ a Small Onion
• 2 Cups Cherry or Grape Tomatoes
• 2 tsp Apple Cider Vinegar
• ⅓ Cup Brown Sugar
• Salt and Pepper, to taste
• Pinch of Red Chilli Flakes, Optional

Making Tomato Jam

In a small saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

Dice the onion and add them to the saucepan.

Add the tomatoes to the saucepan.

Cook until the tomatoes are heated through and can be easily crushed with the back of a spoon. This can take about 5 minutes.

Add the apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, salt and pepper, and red chilli flakes, if using.

Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes.

Remove from heat and allow to cool before using or storing.

Storing Jam

Store the jam in glass airtight jars in the fridge for up to 10 days.

More Tomato Resources

• Homemade Neapolitan Pizza Sauce
• Simple Ways to Preserve Tomatoes
• Sun-Dried Tomatoes
• Tips for Growing Tomatoes
• How to Dehydrate Tomatoes and Make Tomato Powder
• Marinated Zucchini Tomato Salad
• Tomato-Spinach Pasta Salad
• Classic Greek Salad
• Tomato Bruschetta