This spicy tomato jam recipe is simmered with cider vinegar, apple juice, brown sugar, and spices. It's great over cream cheese served with crackers.
Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
1 hr 5 mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Calories
52 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars 2 inches apart into the boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and process for 30 minutes.
Step 2
Pack jam into hot, sterilized jars, filling to within ¼ inch of the top. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around insides of jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe rims with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with lids and screw rings on tightly.
Step 3
Fill a large bowl with ice and cold water; set aside. Place tomatoes in a large pot; pour boiling water over tomatoes and set aside for 5 minutes. Transfer tomatoes to the prepared ice water bath; immerse until cool enough to handle. Slip skins and stems off.
Step 4
Transfer tomatoes to the bowl of a food processor; pulse until coarsely chopped, reserving any juices.
Step 5
Combine brown sugar, vinegar, apple juice, salt, black pepper, mustard, allspice, cumin, and cayenne pepper in a large non-reactive pan over medium heat; cook and stir until sugar dissolves completely. Stir in chopped tomatoes and juices; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, stirring frequently, until liquid has reduced by half, 30 to 45 minutes. Add lemon slices; cook 15 minutes more.
Step 6
Meanwhile, sterilize 8 half-pint jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until jam is ready. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
Step 7
Remove jars from the stockpot and place on a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. Press tops of lids with a finger to ensure lids do not move up or down. Remove rings and store in a cool, dark area.
