Tomato Jam

I'm jammin' with tomato jam this week. With an abundance of fresh tomatoes I decided to try something different and make tomato jam. On a grilled cheese, paired with crackers and cheese or served with hard boiled eggs for brunch I absolutely love the sweet and spicy flavor of this tomato jam. 

Tomato Jam (adapted from Mario Batali)

Ingredients:

2 pounds of fresh tomatoes 

1 1/2 cups light brown sugar

1 tablespoon honey

1/2 lemon (juice and zest)

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Directions:

Score the tomatoes and blanch them in boiling water. Prepare and ice bath for the tomatoes and remove the skin. Crush the tomatoes and place them in a medium saucepan with the brown sugar, honey, lemon, salt and red pepper flakes. Stir the mixture and bring to a simmer for at least 15-20 minutes. Allow the mixture to continue cooking to a thick syrupy consistency for 45-50 minutes. Put tomato jam in jars or use immediately for serving. 

xoxo

Sara