Category:
Condiments + Spice Blends
Seasons:
March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November
Courtesy of Stephanie McClenny of confituras
This beautifully hued preserve is perfect with a farmhouse Cheddar, atop eggs or with roasted meats.
Special equipment needed: water-bath canner and 5 jars with lids and bands
Easy
8 (or more) whole cloves
5 (or more) whole allspice
2 sticks good-quality cinnamon, broken up a bit
5 pounds heirloom tomatoes
2 cups light brown sugar
1 tablespoons aged balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons lemon or lime juice
Heirloom Tomato Jam Directions
Prepare the canner and sterilize jars, lids and bands.
Place the spices in a tea infuser or a small piece of cheesecloth secured with butcher twine. Place the spices in a pot along with the remaining ingredients and bring to a simmer. Cook for 60 to 75 minutes, stirring frequently, until thick and jam-like (it will thicken a bit more as it cools, so don’t overdo it).
Ladle into the sterilized jars, tighten fingertip tight and process for 15 minutes in a boiling water bath (start timing after the water begins to boil).
