Heirloom Tomato Jam
Description
Courtesy of Stephanie McClenny of confiturasThis beautifully hued preserve is perfect with a farmhouse Cheddar, atop eggs or with roasted meats.
Ingredients
8–10 whole cloves
5–6 whole allspice
2 sticks good-quality cinnamon, broken up a bit
5 lb. heirloom tomatoes
2 c. light brown sugar
1 T. aged balsamic vinegar
3 T. lemon or lime juice
Special equipment: water-bath canner and 5 jars with lids and bands
Methods/steps
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).
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