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Tomato Jam

It’s peak summer in a jar!

By Sarah HoldenPublished: Aug 10, 2026
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tomato jam
C.W. Newell
Yields:
1 1/2 c.
Prep Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 45 mins

This rich, glossy tomato jam is the sweet-and-savory condiment you’ll want to spread on everything! It works with whatever ripe tomatoes you have on hand—beefsteak, Roma, or cherry—making it a delicious way to put every last one from your garden (or the farmers’ market) to good use. A little jalapeño adds just enough kick—leave the seeds in if you like more heat—while warm spices like cumin, coriander, and cinnamon add unexpected depth for the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, savory, and spicy flavors. Keep a jar in the fridge to enjoy peak summer flavor even after the last tomatoes are gone!

Here are more easy tomato recipes to help you use up your harvest.

What do you eat tomato jam with?

Pile it onto burgers, grilled cheese sandwiches, scrambled eggs, or these sheet pan breakfast sandwiches. It’s also delicious on a cheese board or spread on different crostini recipes.

Can you freeze tomato jam?

Yes! Let the tomato jam cool completely, then transfer it to a freezer-safe airtight container, leaving a little room for expansion. Freeze for up to 6 months. Thaw it overnight in the refrigerator and stir well before serving. The texture may be slightly looser after thawing.

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Ingredients

  • 2 lb. ripe tomatoes (any variety), chopped (about 5 cups)
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
  • 1/2 sweet onion, finely diced
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup light brown sugar
  • 3 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp. grated fresh ginger
  • 3/4 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp. ground coriander
  • 1/4 tsp. ground cumin
  • Pinch of ground cinnamon

Directions

    1. Step 1In a medium saucepan, combine the tomatoes, jalapeño, sweet onion, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, ginger, salt, coriander, cumin, and cinnamon over medium-high heat. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally.
    2. Step 2Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer gently, stirring occasionally at first and more frequently as the jam thickens. You will need to stir constantly during the last 10 minutes of cooking. Cook until the jam is very thick, glossy, and jammy with no large chunks, 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes. To test for doneness, drag a spoon across the bottom of the pan—the line should hold briefly before filling in. The jam will continue to thicken as it cools.
    3. Step 3Let the jam cool completely, then transfer to a clean airtight container. Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.

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