Tomato Jam

Name: Tomato Jam
Ingredients: 5 lbs tomatoes, finely chopped; 3 1/2 cups sugar; 8 tablespoons lime juice; 2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 tablespoon red chili flakes

8 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

5 lbs tomatoes, finely chopped
3 1/2 cups sugar
8 tablespoons lime juice
2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon red chili flakes

Directions

1

Combine all ingredients in a large, non-reactive pot. Bring to a boil and then reduce temperature to a simmer. Stirring regularly, simmer the jam until it reduces to a sticky, jammy mess. This will take between 1 and 1 1/2 hours, depending on how high you keep your heat.
2

When the jam has cooked down sufficiently, remove from heat and fill jars, leaving 1/4 inch of head space. Wipe rims, apply lids and twist on rings. Process in a boiling water canner for 20 minutes.
3

When time is up, remove jars from water bath and allow them to cool. When jars are cool enough to handle, test seals. Store jars in a cool, dark place for up to one year.