Savory Tomato Jam

*Updated* Sep 17, 2024 Published: September 6, 2022 / By: Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy 90 Comments

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Savory Tomato Jam is made with fresh tomatoes, hot honey, and balsamic vinegar. Easy to make with no pectin. You just need a little time and patience. Use it as a spread, dip, and more.

If you have tried my Caramelized Onion Jam, you will certainly want to add this to your list of things to make. It makes a great topping for this easy white bean hummus recipe.

Savory Tomato Jam is rich, thick and easy to make.

Do you have a bumper crop of tomatoes? Do you call it a fruit or a vegetable? However you slice it, there are lots of delicious ways to enjoy all the wonderful tomato varieties.

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Simple Roasted Tomatoes – perfect for freezing and using in sauces, stews soups, and more all winter long.
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Homemade Bruschetta – so much better than store-bought, and so easy to make.
Puttanesca Sauce – calling all pasta lovers, this is so good.
Blistered Tomato Sauce – so much better than anything from a jar.

This recipe for tomato jam is a must-try for sure. In fact, I think this is our new favourite condiment.

RECIPE and INSTRUCTIONS for homemade tomato preserves can be found at the bottom of this post.

Tomato Jam Recipe Needs:

fresh tomatoes
balsamic vinegar
fresh rosemary
fresh thyme
smoked sea salt
olive oil
garlic
hot honey
black pepper

For some great substitutions and tips, keep reading.

Making Savory Tomato Jam Is So Easy

This is not hard, it just takes time. Pick a day you don’t have to rush, I promise it is worth the effort. Once you taste this gourmet savory jam, ketchup takes a back seat.

Full instructions can be found in the recipe card below.

Wash and chop the tomatoes.
Place in a sieve and squeeze out some of the excess liquid.
Add to a pot, and bring to a boil.
Add the seasonings and simmer.

After about 90 minutes, it should have a rich and thick consistency.
Mash (or not, it’s up to you).

A jar of homemade savory balsamic tomato jam.

Cool and place into a clean jar.
Ready to use in so many delicious ways.

Packed with lots of flavour from the rosemary and balsamic, and a touch of spicy heat, you will want to slather this thick, savory jam on everything.

Suggestions/Recipe Tips

Tomatoes – Any variety will do. I did not peel them or seed them. As I mentioned, if they are very watery, squeeze out the excess in a wire sieve. This may not be necessary if you are using small or Roma tomatoes.

Balsamic Vinegar – I used maple-flavoured balsamic for this jam recipe. You can use plain or another flavour if you wish.

Fresh Herbs – If you don’t have access to fresh herbs, you can replace them with dried ones. You will have to adjust the amount. I would try ½ – 1 teaspoon as dried herbs are much stronger in flavour.

A spoonful of homemade tomato preserves.

Smoked Sea Salt – Adds a nice flavour, but regular salt will work too.

Hot Honey – I love using this in recipes. Sweet with heat. Regular honey works. Pair it with some chili flakes to get the heat.

Storage – Always store in the fridge. It will last 2-3 weeks. You can also freeze it for 6 months or more. If you really are ambitious, this can also be canned using a water bath for longer storage.

Ways To Use Old-Fashioned Tomato Jam

This jam is so versatile, that you will always want some on hand.

Spread it on burgers, sandwiches, hot dogs, and more.
Topping for crackers and biscuits.
As a dip, or on top of baked brie.
Perfect for charcuterie boards.
Add to soups.

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