Name: Tomato Jam
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons Olive Oil; 1 Shallot; 2 cups Cherry tomatoes, or grape tomatoes; 2 teaspoons Apple cider vinegar; 0.333 cup Brown sugar; 0.25 tsp Salt; Red chili flakes

Tomato Jam is a fantastic way to use ripe tomatoes. The natural sweetness of tomatoes makes a great jam that’s awesome on things like avocado toast or with a charcuterie board. My son loves to smear some on his grilled cheese sandwiches. It’s a simple way to create a versatile, flavorful, and often unexpected condiment that can enhance a wide variety of dishes and capture the essence of ripe tomatoes in a jar.

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Instructions

Place olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat.

Dice shallot or onion, then add along with the tomatoes to the saucepan.

Cook until the tomatoes can be easily crushed by the back of a spoon, about 5 minutes.

Add apple cider vinegar, brown sugar and salt (and optional red chili flakes).

Continue to cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Reduce heat to low, crushing the tomatoes occasionally as needed, for 5 minutes.

Remove from heat and allow to cool before using or storing

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Concentrate Tomato Flavor with Low Heat 🍅
Cook the jam on medium-low heat and let it simmer gently for 45-60 minutes to allow water to evaporate slowly, concentrating the tomato flavor rather than burning it.
Char Your Shallots First 🧅
Caramelize the shallots in olive oil for 3-4 minutes before adding tomatoes to develop deep, sweet, complex flavors that elevate the entire jam.
Fresh Chili Heat Control 🌶️
Start with a pinch of red chili flakes, taste, then adjust—the heat intensifies as the jam reduces, so it's easier to add more than to tone it down.
Macerate Tomatoes for Better Breakdown 💧
Toss halved cherry tomatoes with salt and let them sit for 10-15 minutes before cooking to release their juices and create a more cohesive, jammy texture.
Balance Acidity with Final Tasting ⚖️
Add apple cider vinegar in stages—start with half, taste after cooking, then adjust the final amount to achieve the perfect sweet-tangy balance without overpowering the tomato.