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    Home » Recipes » Freezing, Preserving & Pickling

    Savory Tomato Jam

    September 6, 2022 *Updated* September 6, 2022 / By: Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy 50 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.

    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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    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.

    Ingredients to make tomato jam.

    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.

    Preparing the tomatoes to make jam.
    • 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.
    Cooking and mashing the tomatoes.
    • 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.

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    A jar of fresh tomato jam ready to eat.

    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.

    Looking for more great-tasting homemade condiments? Give these a try:

    • Pickled Red Onions
    • Pickled Zucchini Ribbons
    • Garlic Scape Relish
    • Tartar Sauce
    • Mint Chutney
    • Tzatziki Sauce
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    Savory Tomato Jam is rich, thick and easy to make.

    Savory Tomato Jam

    Savory Tomato Jam is the perfect condiment for burgers, sandwiches and more. Made with fresh tomatoes, balsamic vingear and hot honey.
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    Course: Condiment
    Cuisine: Canadian
    Keyword: Savory Jam, Tomato Preserves
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
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    Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
    Servings: 10 servings
    Calories: 43kcal
    Author: Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

    Ingredients

    • 2 pounds fresh tomatoes (any variety will work)
    • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
    • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary (chopped)
    • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme (chopped)
    • ½ teaspoon smoked sea salt
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
    • 2 cloves garlic (diced)
    • 2 teaspoons hot honey
    • 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil

    Instructions

    • Wash and cut/chop tomaotes into large chunks.
      2 pounds fresh tomatoes
    • Place in wire sieve and drain out excess liquid. Depending on the tomatoes, this may not be necessary.
    • Measure the seasonings and set aside.
    • Chop the rosemary, thyme and garlic.
    • Heat oil in a heavy bottom pot.
      1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
    • Add chopped tomatoes and bring to a boil.
    • Add all of the seasonings and mix well.
      2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, ½ teaspoon smoked sea salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, 2 cloves garlic, 2 teaspoons hot honey
    • Reduce heat, and simmer for 1 – 1½ hours until all the liquid is absorbed, and the consistency of the tomatoes are thick. STIR OFTEN.
    • Remove from heat.
    • Mash with a potato masher if you would like the jam to have a smoother texture.
    • Allow to cool, and place cooked jam in a clean glass jar.
    • Store in fridge until ready to use.

    Nutrition Information

    Calories: 43kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 122mg | Potassium: 225mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 771IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 0.3mg

    Notes

    This makes about 1 cup of jam. Serving size is dependent on how much is used per person. This will vary.
    I used maple balsamic vinegar and hot honey in this recipe. You can replace this with regular balsamic and regular honey.
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    Comments

    1. Moop Brown

      September 19, 2022 at 5:51 am

      This jam looks tasty and I love how versatile it is. Looking forward to pairing it with a variety of different recipes.

      Reply
      • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

        September 19, 2022 at 2:26 pm

        You will enjoy this savory tomato jam in so many delicious ways.

    2. Ksenia

      September 18, 2022 at 8:22 pm

      This reminded me of my grandmother’s tomato jam – sweet, savory and zesty all at once!

      Reply
      • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

        September 19, 2022 at 2:26 pm

        Aw…glad I could bring back some delicious food memories for you.

    3. Amy Casey

      September 18, 2022 at 6:30 pm

      I made this tomato jam to serve at my book club and it was a hit. I topped crackers with goat cheese and this yummy jam. I will be making this again and again.

      Reply
      • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

        September 19, 2022 at 2:27 pm

        I need to make another batch too….we eat it with so many meals.

    4. ramona

      September 18, 2022 at 3:00 pm

      This is such a good way to finish off tomatoes that are lying around! I cant wait to try this out, thank you for sharing!

      Reply
      • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

        September 19, 2022 at 2:27 pm

        This is the perfect place for leftover tomatoes….and delicious too.

    5. Ashley

      September 17, 2022 at 11:21 pm

      I love finding fun new ways to preserve tomatoes. I’m pretty sure I’d be eating this jam by the spoonful!

      Reply
      • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

        September 19, 2022 at 2:28 pm

        This tomato jam is super easy to make….and super delicious to eat too.

    6. Adriana

      September 17, 2022 at 11:14 pm

      I have a bounty of tomatoes that I harvested from my garden and didn’t know what to do with them. Now I am inspired to make tomato jam. Thanks so much!

      Reply
      • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

        September 19, 2022 at 2:28 pm

        This tomato jam is so good….you will love the results. ENJOY!

    7. Amy Liu Dong

      September 17, 2022 at 10:47 am

      Awesome! This tomato jam looks incredibly yummy! Plus it is made of natural tomato which makes it tastier! I totally loved it!

      Reply
      • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

        September 19, 2022 at 2:29 pm

        This is our new favourite condiment for burgers and sandwiches….and crackers….and toast….and by the spoonful lol.

    8. Marie

      September 16, 2022 at 4:17 pm

      This is such a delicious way to use up those perfectly ripe, late summer tomatoes! I really enjoyed the texture of this jam, it reminds me of a chutney. I served it with roasted chicken and potatoes, delicious!

      Reply
      • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

        September 16, 2022 at 9:26 pm

        That sounds like a great place to use this savory tomato jam.

    9. Maggie

      September 16, 2022 at 11:56 am

      I cut up some crusty bread. It was so good! We ate almost all of it in one sitting. lol.

      Reply
      • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

        September 16, 2022 at 9:26 pm

        Sounds like my kind of eating…we love this tomato jam too.

    10. Lauren Michael Harris

      September 16, 2022 at 8:57 am

      What a great use of extra tomatoes! I love all the suggestions on ways to use it too. I’m about to harvest the rest of our tomatoes his week or next and have added this to my list of wha to do with them all.

      Reply
      • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

        September 16, 2022 at 9:03 am

        This has become our new favourite condiment.

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