Spicy Tomato Jam

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Fill a large bowl with ice and cold water; set aside. Place tomatoes in a large pot; pour boiling water over tomatoes and set aside for 5 minutes. Transfer tomatoes to the prepared ice water bath; immerse until cool enough to handle. Slip skins and stems off.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Transfer tomatoes to the bowl of a food processor; pulse until coarsely chopped, reserving any juices.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Combine brown sugar, vinegar, apple juice, salt, black pepper, mustard, allspice, cumin, and cayenne pepper in a large non-reactive pan over medium heat; cook and stir until sugar dissolves completely. Stir in chopped tomatoes and juices; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, stirring frequently, until liquid has reduced by half, 30 to 45 minutes. Add lemon slices; cook 15 minutes more.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Meanwhile, sterilize 8 half-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.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Pack jam into hot, sterilized jars, filling to within ¼ inch of the top. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around insides of jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe rims with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with lids and screw rings on tightly.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars 2 inches apart into the boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and process for 30 minutes.'}

7. 7

   {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Remove jars from the stockpot and place on a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. Press tops of lids with a finger to ensure lids do not move up or down. Remove rings and store in a cool, dark area.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (32 servings total)