Sticky Tomato Jam

The perfect accompaniment to any cheese board. Try spreading a little on your cheese toastie or stirring into sauces and stews. Adjust the chilli to suit your heat tolerance.

By The Good Housekeeping Cookery TeamPublished: 01 October 2021

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best homemade christmas gifts sticky tomato jam

Plus cooling. Makes 4 x 250ml jars

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Yields:

Prep Time:

25 mins

Cook Time:

1 hr

Total Time:

1 hr 25 mins

Cal/Serv:

Ingredients

2
kg ripe tomatoes, roughly chopped
350 g
jam sugar
125 ml
white wine vinegar
Juice 2 lemons
50 g
fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated
4 Tbsp.
sweet smoked paprika
1/2 Tbsp.
dried chilli flakes

Directions

1. Step 1Put all the ingredients and 1tbsp salt and 2tsp freshly ground black pepper into a large pan. Stir, over low heat, until the sugar dissolves.
2. Step 2Turn up heat to medium and bubble, stirring occasionally, until thick with a jam-like consistency, about 50min. Remove from heat and leave to cool completely before dividing between sterilised jars, see GH Tip. Seal and leave to cool before serving or storing.

TO STORE

Keep in a cool dry place for up to 2 months. Chill after opening and use within 2 weeks.

GH TIP

To sterilise jars or bottles, either run through a hot dishwasher cycle or wash in hot soapy water, rinse and dry on a baking tray in an oven preheated to 150°C (130°C fan) mark 2 for 20min.