Tomato Jam Topping

Summer's bounty of fresh ripe plum tomatoes simmering into a sticky jam that will be great on anything you put it on!

This super easy tomato jam can be a little spicy or just a mild sweet tangy jam to spread on a plain cracker or to dress up meats, seafood, and toasted baguette bread.

Below are several suggestions to serve this delightful jam and the many uses you'll find to use up all those beautiful Rosa tomatoes

From a chunky spread to a smooth seedless-style jam, we have you covered in the recipe card below.

Scroll down through our yummy step-by-step photos to see the easy preparation to make this amazing delicious tomato jam and if you make too much, it freezes perfectly for another time.

Why You Will Love Tomato Jam

1. Fresh and Flavorful: It freshness that adds a burst of sunshine, less acidic than fresh tomatoes, and far tastier than store-bought ketchup.
2. Versatility: It pairs perfectly with almost anything—from chicken cutlets, simple grilled cheese, or a burger, while adding a gourmet touch to any food.
3. Customizable: A variety of simple seasonings can enhance the flavors from sweet or savory.
4. Healthy & Fresh: It is a great way to preserve the taste of summer all year long when freezing this or canning

Customize Tomato Jam:

• Savory & Smoky: Incorporate cooked, chopped bacon, caramelized onions, or liquid smoke. Spices like smoked paprika or chipotle powder add depth.
• Spicy Kick: Add heat with jalapeños, serrano chilies, or red pepper flakes. For a unique twist, try Calabrian chili paste or hot chili oil.
• Warm & Earthy: Use "warm" spices such as cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, star anise, or cumin seeds. Freshly grated ginger is a common addition for a subtle zing.
• Herbal & Aromatic: Stir in fresh or dried basil, thyme, rosemary, or oregano. Garlic (minced or whole cloves) can also be added during simmering.
• Global Flavors: Indian-style: Use garam masala, turmeric, and toasted coriander seeds.
• Thai-style: Add red curry paste, lime zest, and minced Thai chilies

Tomato Jam Topping Serving Suggestions

1. a topping for baked fish 
2. a topping for freshly fried zucchini chips or sticks
3.  toasted bread, toasted baguette bread, crostini, or bruschetta 
4. serve on top of cooked rice 
5. serve as a topping on chicken cutlets
6.  serve as a topping for sauteed eggplant
7. use as a spread on crackers
8. add tomato jam to baked or fried potatoes
9. perfect on top of pizza dough for making tomato basil pizza or garlic pizza with tomatoes
10. place on top of tuna salad, chicken salad, or ham salad
11. serve on a bed of fresh greens IE spinach, romaine, butter lettuce, cooked escarole, broccoli rabe, or another green you prefer
12. serve on top of air-fried asparagus or grilled eggplant
13. serve on top of baked potatoes with melted cheese
14. add on top of a scoop of homemade ricotta cheese
15. serve these as a side dish with any meat or seafood topping
16. serve these as an appetizer board or on a large antipasto tray
17. serve as an English Muffin, pita bread, or French bread pizza topping
18. serve with sausage or burgers
19. tomato jam can be served cold or warmed

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Best Summer Plum Tomato Jam Recipe

If you want an easy tomato jam, look no further, this recipe is spot on the best when it comes to a tasty tomato spread and topping for all your appetizers and prepared meats.

One great reason to use up lots of garden tomatoes and you'll wonder what took you so long to make this awesome simple recipe to preserve this summer fruit!

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Italian, American

Yield: 30

Author: Claudia Lamascolo

Tomato Jam Topping

This is a versatile tomato jam for toasted breads, toppings for meats and seafood and so much more.

Prep time: 5 MinCook time: 1 H & 30 MTotal time: 1 H & 35 M

Ingredients

• 2 pounds of Roma (plum tomatoes)
• 3/4 cup of light brown sugar
• 1/4 cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
• 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
• pepper to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes or more to taste
• 2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• Optional: 1 tablespoon finely chopped long hot peppers, chilies or jalapeno peppers

Instructions

1. Tomato Jam Topping Recipe:
2. Place the tomatoes in a food processor and pulse until desired chunkiness.
3. To remove seeds you will need to put the tomatoes through a food mill, otherwise, just continue to the recipe below.
4. In a deep heavy-duty saucepan, add all the ingredients on low heat.
5. Simmer until the tomatoes thicken, this takes around 1 hour and stir the contents every 15 minutes to ensure nothing is sticking to the bottom.
6. Simmering can take up to 1 hour or longer.
7. When the tomatoes are done they should look glossy, coat the spoon and not a lot of liquid left, turn off the heat, and cool.
8. Add to mason jars stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 months or stored in the freezer-safe container2 for up to 3 months.
9. Note: this makes 2 cups of tomato jam.
10. Alternative: Roasted Tomato Jam: roast sliced plum tomatoes for 25 minutes in a preheated oven of 400 degrees on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Proceed to simmer for less time until thickened with all ingredients.
11. See notes on serving suggestions.

Notes

Tomato Jam Topping Serving Suggestions

1. a topping for baked fish 
2. a topping for freshly fried zucchini chips or sticks
3.  toasted bread, toasted baguette bread, crostini, or bruschetta 
4. serve on top of cooked rice 
5. serve as a topping on chicken cutlets
6.  serve as a topping for sauteed eggplant
7. use as a spread on crackers
8. add tomato jam to baked or fried potatoes
9. perfect on top of pizza dough for making tomato basil pizza or garlic pizza with tomatoes
10. place on top of tuna salad, chicken salad, or ham salad
11. serve on a bed of fresh greens IE spinach, romaine, butter lettuce, cooked escarole, broccoli rabe, or another green you prefer
12. serve on top of air-fried asparagus or grilled eggplant
13. serve on top of baked potatoes with melted cheese
14. add on top of a scoop of homemade ricotta cheese
15. serve these as a side dish with any meat or seafood topping
16. serve these as an appetizer board or on a large antipasto tray
17. serve as an English Muffin, pita bread, or French bread pizza topping
18. serve with sausage or burgers
19. tomato jam can be served cold or warmed

Customize Tomato Jam:

• Savory & Smoky: Incorporate cooked, chopped bacon, caramelized onions, or liquid smoke. Spices like smoked paprika or chipotle powder add depth.
• Spicy Kick: Add heat with jalapeños, serrano chilies, or red pepper flakes. For a unique twist, try Calabrian chili paste or hot chili oil.
• Warm & Earthy: Use "warm" spices such as cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, star anise, or cumin seeds. Freshly grated ginger is a common addition for a subtle zing.
• Herbal & Aromatic: Stir in fresh or dried basil, thyme, rosemary, or oregano. Garlic (minced or whole cloves) can also be added during simmering.
• Global Flavors: Indian-style: Use garam masala, turmeric, and toasted coriander seeds.
• Thai-style: Add red curry paste, lime zest, and minced Thai chilies

Nutrition Facts

Calories

28.27

Fat (grams)

0.09 g

Sat. Fat (grams)

0.01 g

Carbs (grams)

7.04 g

Fiber (grams)

0.44 g

Net carbs

6.57 g

Sugar (grams)

6.3 g

Protein (grams)

0.34 g

Sodium (milligrams)

120.13 mg

Cholesterol (grams)

0 mg

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