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    Home » Recipes » Vegan

    Easy Tomato Jam

    Published: November 28, 2016 · Modified: December 4, 2020 by Uma Raghupathi · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 10 Comments

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    Easy Tomato Jam!

    A close up of a bowl of food on a table, with Tomato jamI wish I had posted this recipe for Easy Tomato Jam, six months back when summer was at its peak. But, it is never too late to share a good thing, so here we go... Tomatoes are a staple ingredient in several Indian and perhaps all other cuisines as well. You will notice that tomatoes play an important role in my recipes.

    So much that I also have grown tomato plants in my backyard and it has come in very handy at times. If you love tomatoes as much as I do, you will love the idea of enjoying such ripe tomatoes in ways you'd never imagine. Use it on your favorite sandwich or try it with rotis. I'd say it is a very healthy alternative for store-bought ketchup, especially if you are looking to avoid pectin in your diet.

    A bowl of food sitting on a table, with Tomato and JamHomemade Tomato Jam is actually quite simple to prepare. There are very few pitfalls you would look for. Most importantly, be sure to adjust how much sugar and lemon juice you add, depending on how ripe your tomatoes are. You should also cook it long enough to evaporate the native water content from the tomatoes. Try this recipe today! I look forward to your comments and perhaps photos too!

    Ingredients:

    • 4 Ripe tomatoes
    • ½ cup sugar
    • 1 teaspoon cardamom powder
    • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

    Directions:

    1. Wash the tomatoes and boil them just a little to soften the skin.
    2. De-skin the tomatoes and blend them well.
    3. Place a pan over medium heat and cook the tomato puree.
    4. As the puree thickens, add sugar and cardamom powder.
    5. Continue stirring for about an hour and add a teaspoon of lemon juice and continue to stir, until most of the water has evaporated.
    6. Switch off the heat and store it in an air-tight canister.

    A cup of tomato jam is on the table

    Homemade Tomato Jam is ready and can be enjoyed for months!

    A bowl of food sitting on a table, with Tomato and Jam

    Easy Tomato Jam

    Uma Raghupathi
    Easy Homemade Tomato jam made with only 4 ingredients. An easy and delicious spread for toast.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time:5 mins
    Cook Time:1 hr 20 mins
    Total Time:1 hr 25 mins
    Course :Side Dish
    Cuisine :world
    Servings 1 jar

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 Roma tomatoes
    • ½ cup sugar
    • 1 teaspoon cardamom powder
    • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
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    Instructions
     

    • Wash the tomatoes and boil them just a little to soften the skin.
    • De-skin the tomatoes and blend them well.
    • Place a pan over medium heat and cook the tomato puree.
    • As the puree thickens, add sugar and cardamom powder.
    • Continue stirring for about an hour and add a teaspoon of lemon juice and continue to stir, until most of the water has evaporated.
    • Switch off the heat and store it in an air-tight canister.

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    Comments

    1. Molly Kumar

      December 02, 2016 at 4:44 am

      I've never tried a tomato jam but this looks good. Will try soon.

      Reply
    2. Howie Fox @ HurryTheFoodUp

      November 30, 2016 at 7:44 pm

      I never thought tomato jam can be tasty, but when I tried it the first time I was positively surprised. Your version looks great too! 😀

      Reply
    3. Linda and Alex @ Veganosity

      November 29, 2016 at 2:09 pm

      This is so easy! I wish I had seen this recipe earlier, when I had a ton of tomatoes in my garden. Next year! 🙂

      Reply
      • Uma Raghupathi

        November 29, 2016 at 2:43 pm

        Yes it is Linda 🙂 Thank you !

        Reply
    4. Dixya @ Food, Pleasure, and Health

      November 29, 2016 at 12:14 pm

      what a fun recipe, i'd slather it on everything. i am not an organized blogger and always post recipes wayyyyy late - no worries friend 🙂

      Reply
      • Uma Raghupathi

        November 29, 2016 at 2:42 pm

        Thank you Dixya:) Actually still I have tomatoes in my garden:)

        Reply
    5. Amy Katz from Veggies Save The Day

      November 29, 2016 at 4:08 am

      I love the idea of using homemade tomato jam instead of ketchup. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    6. veggiesdontbite

      November 29, 2016 at 3:28 am

      I've never had tomato jam! It looks so simply and easy. Great way to use up those tomatoes!

      Reply
      • Uma Raghupathi

        November 29, 2016 at 4:13 am

        Thank you ?

        Reply
    7. Strength and Sunshine

      November 28, 2016 at 5:56 pm

      A savory jam sounds interesting!

      Reply

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