Green Tomato Jam

This green tomato jam is sweet but has a nice tang from the tomatoes and subtle heat from the ginger. You will love the citrus undertones! This tastes delicious on a cheese board or over cream cheese on a bagel. Or try on a grilled cheese sandwich or a burger—yum!

• Preparation Time: 45 mins
• Cooking Time: 50 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins
• Calories: 81 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons lemon zest
• 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
• 2 teaspoons grated orange zest
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 3 ¾ cups white sugar
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh ginger
• 3 pounds green tomatoes, cored and cut into chunks
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, divided

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Pulse tomatoes and ginger in the bowl of a food processor until finely chopped, in 3 to 4 batches, pulsing about 15 times; scrape down sides as needed. Place finely chopped tomatoes and ginger in a large Dutch oven.

Step 2

Stir in sugar, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, orange juice, lemon zest, orange zest, and salt until thoroughly combined. Bring mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Attach a candy thermometer to the side of the pan. Reduce heat to medium-low (mixture should hold a steady low boil) 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 3

Remove jam from heat and stir in remaining 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Let cool for 3 hours before serving or canning.