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:
- 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.
Bernice
Oh wow, this sounds awesome and I have so many tomatoes right now. I would eat this jam on toast for breakfast or lunch!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
This tomato jam works in lots of delicious ways. ENJOY!
Julie
What a fabulous recipe for savory tomato jam! I loved the rosemary in it and I will be making this one again for sure.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Yes the rosemary adds a nice level of flavour in this tomato jam recipe.
Natalie
We always use your tomato jam for our sandwiches and burgers. This is one of our must-haves in our home, thanks1
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
We are hooked on the tomato jam…I will be making it all year long.
Megan
Hi Gloria, your tomato jam is sooo good with cheese. I just wanted to tell you how much we like it. Lovely with brie, as you suggested, and chevre etc, and good crackers or bread. Also, with bites of steak for an appetizer. 🙂
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
We have officially said this savoury tomato jam is our new favourite condiment.
Toni
I love this! So easy to make! Thanks for the recipe!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
You are welcome, this recipe for tomato jam is easy and delicious.
Kelley
This made such an easy appetizer with a toasted baguette! Thanks so much for sharing
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
There are so many delicious ways to enjoy this savory jam made from tomatoes.
Shadi
This is such an easy and delicious recipe, I cannot wait to make it again!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
So glad you enjoyed this tomato jam recipe.
Savita
I loved the idea of this savory jam and definitely, it is a must- try especially when you have tomatoes in bulk. Great Recipe.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
This savory jam is the perfect recipe for all those garden fresh tomatoes.
Suja md
I love how versatile this recipe is! It’s a perfect fit for my family! So delicious!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
There are lots of great ways to use this delicious tomato jam….enjoy!
Angela
This was my first time trying to make savory tomato jam! Delicious! perfect to serve with bisquits and cheese! But also in the sandwich!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
We love this tomato jam on just about everything we need a spread on.
myyellowapron
I love anything tomatoes. I make a similar tomato chutney recipe – Spicier and more of a reduced texture. We enjoy that with almost everything.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
This savory tomato jam reduces down to a thick, rich spread. So delicious.
Colleen
My tomatoes are being harvested faster than I can use them, so this recipe showed up just in time. I’m excited to make this jam, it looks amazing.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
If you love tomatoes, this savory jam will hit the spot. Perfect for tomato harvest time.
Jere Cassidy
Well, this recipe brings back memories of making something similar with grandma. I love the addition of balsamic and hot honey. This is so much better than what we ma
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
The hot honey adds a nice level of flavour in this savory jam recipe.
Kayla DiMaggio
What a great way to use the last of my Summer tomatoes! This turned out so delicious!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
I have to agree, I made this for a bbq party, and the guests loved it.
Lucy
I’ve never had savoury jam before or even thought of trying it, what a brilliant idea. This tomato version is delicious. The perfect accompaniment to so many meals. I especially love serving it in burgers.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
I can slather this tomato jam on so many things, and use it in place of ketchup too.in