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.
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.
- 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).
- 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 ยฝ – 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.
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
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.
Claudia-Cristina
Your Savory Tomato Jam looks amazing! Iโve made something similar and itโs such a delicious treat. Canโt wait to try your version!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Hope you enjoy it as much as we do.
Ms
What a great recipe! Canโt wait to try it
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
We love it in place of ketchup.
Meg
Wow, delicious recipe, and I love the natural gourmet ingredients. Perfect with focaccia and a meat & cheese platter! ๐
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
It is a winner for sure. And super easy to make. Perfect for all the garden ripe tomatoes.
Leslie
What a great and easy tomato jam recipe! I love your idea of using this recipe with charcuterie boards.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
This really is a versatile tomato jam recipe. ENJOY!
Molly Kumar
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.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
The perfect recipe for all the garden tomatoes right now.
Marisa
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.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
You are welcome. I need to make more, we have lots of tomatoes just starting to ripen.
Veronika
This tomato jam was the perfect addition to our charcuterie board! We also used it in sandwiches, so delicious!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
We love tomato jam in place of ketchup too.
Juyali
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!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
It really is a great condiment with so many delicious applications.
Jacqueline
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!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
I am so happy you like this recipe for tomato jam. We love it too.
Jill
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!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
I know right? Move over ketchup, there is a new kid in town.
Ana
It’s quickly become a staple in our kitchen, adding a delicious twist to our meals. I can’t get enough of it!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Makes a great addition to many meals.
Liz
SO yummy!! I prefer this over ketchup on my sandwiches.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Tomato jam is a great condiment for sure.
Mandy
Yum! This is a versatile sauce for virtually anything!!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
It sure is. Perfect on burgers, sandwiches, over pasta and more.
Nicole
This jam takes everything to the next level! I love setting it out when guests are over to add to all kinds of food!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
I will be making more, tomatoes will be ready soon.