Carter Family Recipes

Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 pounds tomatoes, chopped 
  • 1 medium onion, diced 
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar 
  • 1 cup granulated sugar 
  • 1 teaspoon salt 
  • 1/2 teaspoon coriander 
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin 
  • 1/4 cup cider vinegar 
  • 3 Tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 

Procedure

  1. Place all ingredients in a dutch oven. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low.
    Simmer until mixture is thickened like jam, almost 3 hours. 
  2. You can proceed to can the jam in a hot water bath at this point or simply divide the jam and store in the fridge for a few weeks.

How Do I Use This Sweet And Tangy Tomato Jam

This tomato jam recipe is so versatile. Seriously. You can use this jam in loads of ways. Need some inspiration?

  • Slather it on a sturdy grilled fish or pork tenderloin
  • Add it to any meat and cheese tray for a tasty twist
  • A delicious addition to a grilled cheese or fried egg sandwich
  • Swap ketchup for this jam on your burger for an instant flavor boost
  • Smear it on baguette slices with a creamy cheese (my personal favorite!)
  • You can even whisk a bit into a bloody mary to give your brunch beverage a unique flavor kick
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