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.
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.
Here are a few of our favourites:
- Simple Roasted Tomatoes – perfect for freezing and using in sauces, stews soups, and more all winter long.
- Cheese and Tomato Sandwich – the classic is always a hit for lunch or dinner.
- Homemade Bruschetta – so much better than store-bought, and so easy to make.
- Puttanesca Sauce – calling all pasta lovers, this is so good.
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).
- 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.
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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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:
Savory Tomato Jam
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.
Moop Brown
This jam looks tasty and I love how versatile it is. Looking forward to pairing it with a variety of different recipes.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
You will enjoy this savory tomato jam in so many delicious ways.
Ksenia
This reminded me of my grandmother’s tomato jam – sweet, savory and zesty all at once!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Aw…glad I could bring back some delicious food memories for you.
Amy Casey
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.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
I need to make another batch too….we eat it with so many meals.
ramona
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!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
This is the perfect place for leftover tomatoes….and delicious too.
Ashley
I love finding fun new ways to preserve tomatoes. I’m pretty sure I’d be eating this jam by the spoonful!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
This tomato jam is super easy to make….and super delicious to eat too.
Adriana
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!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
This tomato jam is so good….you will love the results. ENJOY!
Amy Liu Dong
Awesome! This tomato jam looks incredibly yummy! Plus it is made of natural tomato which makes it tastier! I totally loved it!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
This is our new favourite condiment for burgers and sandwiches….and crackers….and toast….and by the spoonful lol.
Marie
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!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
That sounds like a great place to use this savory tomato jam.
Maggie
I cut up some crusty bread. It was so good! We ate almost all of it in one sitting. lol.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Sounds like my kind of eating…we love this tomato jam too.
Lauren Michael Harris
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.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
This has become our new favourite condiment.