Best Tomato Basil Jam Recipes

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SMALL-BATCH BASIL AND CHERRY TOMATO FREEZER JAM



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A great sweet and savory way to use up any extra cherry tomatoes you might have! Tastes great on crackers with either goat cheese or cream cheese! This makes about a pint and a half of jam when all is said and done.

Provided by Kim

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Canning and Preserving Recipes     Jams and Jellies Recipes

Time 2h35m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 ½ pounds cherry tomatoes, halved and stems removed
1 cup white sugar
1 cup finely chopped fresh basil
½ cup finely chopped sweet onion
½ lemon, juiced
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon ground coriander
¼ teaspoon ground cumin

Steps:

  • Inspect 2 pint jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until jam is ready. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
  • Combine tomatoes, sugar, basil, onion, lemon juice, vinegar, salt, pepper, coriander, and cumin in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
  • Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened and reduced by half, 2 to 3 hours. Remove from heat.
  • Divide jam between jars. Allow to cool slightly before covering with lids. Refrigerate jam for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 4 months.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 46 calories, Carbohydrate 11.5 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 0.5 g, Sodium 102 mg, Sugar 8.7 g

TOMATO-BASIL JAM



Tomato-Basil Jam image

From a BH&G canning cookbook. Serve this on warm crusty bread as appetizer or as a go-along with salad or soup.

Provided by Iron Bloomers

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h

Yield 5 1/2 pints

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 1/2 lbs fully ripe tomatoes (about 5 large)
1/4 cup lemon juice
3 tablespoons snipped fresh basil
1/4 cup sugar
1 (2 ounce) package powdered fruit pectin (for lower sugar recipes)
2 3/4 cups sugar

Steps:

  • Wash tomatoes; remove peel, stem ends, cores and seeds.
  • Finely chop tomatoes. Measure 3 1/2 cups.
  • Place tomatoes in 6-quart kettle and heat to boiling; reduce heat, cover and simmer 10 minutes.
  • Measure again--3 1/2 cups and return to pan.
  • Add lemon juice and basil.
  • Combine 1/4 cup of the sugar with the pectin; stir into tomatoes.
  • Heat to a full rolling boil, stirring constantly.
  • Stir in the remaining 2 3/4 cups sugar; return to a full rolling boil.
  • Boil hard for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  • Remove from heat and skim foam with a metal spoon.
  • ladle into hot, sterile jars, leave 1/4 in head space; wipe rim, adjust lids and process in boiling water bath 5 minutes.
  • Cool on wire racks.

TOMATO-BASIL JAM



Tomato-Basil Jam image

Found this recipe in the Ultimate Italian magazine. In the pic I put it over baked crostini and goat cheese. It is quite yummy. It would be good on warm focaccia or with grilled cheese or other sandwiches.

Provided by Ann McCue

Categories     Other Snacks

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 1/2 c blanched, peeled, seeded and finely chopped ripe tomatoes (about 4 1/2 lbs)
1/4 c snipped fresh basil
1/4 c bottled lemon juice
1/4 tsp salt
3 c sugar
1 1.75- ounce package powdered fruit pectin for lower sugar recipes

Steps:

  • 1. In a 6 or 8 quart kettle or pot, bring tomatoes to boiling over med. heat, stirring frequently. reduce heat. Simmer covered for 10 minutes. Stir basil, lemon juice and salt into the tomatoes. In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup of the sugar with the pectin. Stir sugar mixture into tomato mixture. Bring to a full rolling boil, stirring constantly. Stir in the remaining 2 3/4 cups sugar. Return mixture to a full rolling boil. boil hard for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, skim off foam with metal spoon.
  • 2. Ladle into hot,sterilized half-pint or smaller jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Process in a boiling-water canner for 5 minutes. Remove jars, cool on wire racks

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