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    Home » Recipes » Freezing, Preserving & Pickling

    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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    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.

    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.
    5 from 141 votes
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    Course: Condiment
    Cuisine: Canadian
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour hour 30 minutes minutes
    0 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour hour 40 minutes 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. Kathleen Goodwin

      March 29, 2025 at 2:20 pm

      Can this be frozen?

      Reply
      • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

        March 29, 2025 at 2:59 pm

        I have never tried to freeze it. I am not sure how the texture would be. Honestly, to know for sure you can try freezing a small amount and see what happens. It would be similar to my freezer tomato recipe.

    2. Claudia-Cristina

      August 07, 2024 at 12:08 pm

      Your Savory Tomato Jam looks amazing! I’ve made something similar and it’s such a delicious treat. Can’t wait to try your version!

      Reply
      • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

        August 08, 2024 at 10:21 am

        Hope you enjoy it as much as we do.

    3. Ms

      August 07, 2024 at 12:31 am

      What a great recipe! Can’t wait to try it

      Reply
      • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

        August 08, 2024 at 10:21 am

        We love it in place of ketchup.

    4. Meg

      August 06, 2024 at 6:06 pm

      Wow, delicious recipe, and I love the natural gourmet ingredients. Perfect with focaccia and a meat & cheese platter! 🙂

      Reply
      • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

        August 08, 2024 at 10:22 am

        It is a winner for sure. And super easy to make. Perfect for all the garden ripe tomatoes.

    5. Leslie

      August 06, 2024 at 2:48 pm

      What a great and easy tomato jam recipe! I love your idea of using this recipe with charcuterie boards.

      Reply
      • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

        August 06, 2024 at 3:46 pm

        This really is a versatile tomato jam recipe. ENJOY!

    6. Molly Kumar

      August 06, 2024 at 1:54 pm

      Such a delicious and flavorful recipe for tomato jam. And the step by step details makes it super easy to make. I have lots of tomatoes at home right now and was wondering what can be made. This would pair perfectly with breakfast toasts or meats n veggies. Saving to try soon.

      Reply
      • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

        August 06, 2024 at 3:46 pm

        The perfect recipe for all the garden tomatoes right now.

    7. Marisa

      August 06, 2024 at 1:26 pm

      Thank you very much for this fabulous recipe. I’ve been searching for a tomato jam recipe without pectin. The taste is so good the family started eating it with their spoons. I’m hoping for more tomatoes to make this again.

      Reply
      • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

        August 06, 2024 at 3:47 pm

        You are welcome. I need to make more, we have lots of tomatoes just starting to ripen.

    8. Veronika

      August 06, 2024 at 11:05 am

      This tomato jam was the perfect addition to our charcuterie board! We also used it in sandwiches, so delicious!

      Reply
      • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

        August 06, 2024 at 3:47 pm

        We love tomato jam in place of ketchup too.

    9. Juyali

      August 06, 2024 at 10:39 am

      First time I made a tomato jam and loved this newby for me. It was delicious on Bruschetta! But really, I can’t stop spreading it on everything. It’s definitely becoming a pantry staple. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

        August 06, 2024 at 3:47 pm

        It really is a great condiment with so many delicious applications.

    10. Jacqueline

      August 06, 2024 at 4:36 am

      We don’t have maple balsamic here in Italy, so I used an aged one. This tomato jam is so so good. I used it first with burgers and now I want to pair it with some baked cheese as you suggest! Yum!

      Reply
      • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

        August 06, 2024 at 9:48 am

        I am so happy you like this recipe for tomato jam. We love it too.

    11. Jill

      August 05, 2024 at 10:05 pm

      I’ve made a lot of things with tomatoes but never jam. This was a revelation! Grilled cheese, on top of cream cheese with crackers… it’s so good. Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
      • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

        August 06, 2024 at 9:49 am

        I know right? Move over ketchup, there is a new kid in town.

    12. Ana

      August 05, 2024 at 1:46 pm

      It’s quickly become a staple in our kitchen, adding a delicious twist to our meals. I can’t get enough of it!

      Reply
      • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

        August 06, 2024 at 9:49 am

        Makes a great addition to many meals.

    13. Liz

      August 05, 2024 at 10:53 am

      SO yummy!! I prefer this over ketchup on my sandwiches.

      Reply
      • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

        August 05, 2024 at 12:13 pm

        Tomato jam is a great condiment for sure.

    14. Mandy

      August 05, 2024 at 10:38 am

      Yum! This is a versatile sauce for virtually anything!!

      Reply
      • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

        August 05, 2024 at 12:13 pm

        It sure is. Perfect on burgers, sandwiches, over pasta and more.

    15. Nicole

      July 24, 2024 at 12:52 pm

      This jam takes everything to the next level! I love setting it out when guests are over to add to all kinds of food!

      Reply
      • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

        July 24, 2024 at 1:26 pm

        I will be making more, tomatoes will be ready soon.

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