Sweet Tomato Jam
Recipe from Better Homes and Gardens

Try this sweet, spreadable tomato jam recipe that's perfect for toast or as an accompaniment to your favorite meat.


Sweet Tomato Jam

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Servings: Makes eight 1/4-cup servings.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins
Related Categories: Tomatoes, Vegetarian Tomato
 
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Ingredients
  • 1  lb.
    plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped (3 cups)
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  • 1/2  lb.
    red and/or yellow cherry or grape tomatoes, halved ( 1 3/4 cups)
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  • 1/2  cup
    sugar
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  • 1/2  tsp.
    ground cinnamon
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  • 1/4  tsp.
    crushed red pepper (optional)
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Directions
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In saucepan combine tomatoes, sugar, cinnamon, and crushed red pepper. Bring to boiling, stirring often. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, over medium-low for 35 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat Transfer to a bowl; cool. Serve or store covered in refrigerator up to 3 days. Makes eight 1/4-cup servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 64, Total Fat 0 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Monounsaturated Fat 0 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 4 mg, Carbohydrate 16 g, Total Sugar 15 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g. Daily Values: Vitamin C 18%, Calcium 1%, Iron 1%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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