A tangy and sweet condiment to savor year-round.

Hector Sanchez; Food Stylist: Erin Merhar; Prop Stylist: Caroline Cunningham

Tomato jam?

No, it’s not a typo.

tomato jam in thumbprint crackers

Credit:Hector Sanchez; Food Stylist: Erin Merhar; Prop Stylist: Caroline Cunningham

It’s a tangy and thickcondimentthat’s the perfect way to enjoy a bounty of ripe tomatoes year-round.

It also makes agreat gift.

Enjoy as a dip with cheese and crackers, or portion onto acharcuterie board.

tomato jam in cheese thumbprints

Credit:Hector Sanchez; Food Stylist: Erin Merhar; Prop Stylist: Caroline Cunningham

How To Store Tomato Jam

Refrigerate jam in a tightly-sealed jar for up to one month.

Have an excess of ripe tomatoes?

of water to a boil in a large Dutch oven over high heat.

Add tomatoes, and boil 1 minute to loosen skins.

Drain and plunge tomatoes into ice water to stop the cooking process.

Peel and chop tomatoes:

Peel tomatoes over a medium saucepan, letting juices drip into saucepan.

Core and chop tomatoes; place in saucepan.

Boil jam mixture:

Stir in sugar and next 7 ingredients.

Mash jam:

Remove and discard cloves.

Mash tomato mixture to desired consistency, using a potato masher.

Remove from heat, and cool 20 minutes.

Refrigerate in an airtight container up to 1 month.