This homemade green tomato jam recipe, with ginger and orange, makes the perfect condiment or spread for bagels, sandwiches, burgers, or cheese boards.
Preparation Time
45 mins
Cooking Time
50 mins
Total Time
1 hr 35 mins
Calories
81 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Combine tomatoes and ginger in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until blended, working in 3 to 4 batches.
Step 2
Place tomato mixture in a large Dutch oven. Stir in sugar, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, orange juice, lemon zest, orange zest, and salt until thoroughly combined. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally.
Step 3
Attach a candy thermometer to the side of the pan. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture reaches a temperature of 215 degrees F to 220 degrees F (101 to 105 degrees C), 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Step 4
Remove jam from heat and stir in remaining 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Cool, 3 hours.
Ingredients
2 teaspoons lemon zest
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh ginger
3 pounds green tomatoes, cored and cut into chunks
