Tomato Jam

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 pounds good ripe tomatoes, peeled and coarsely chopped.  I think Roma tomatoes work best.

• 1 cup sugar

• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice

• 1 tablespoon minced crystallized ginger

• 1 teaspoon ground cumin

• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste

 Directions

1. Combine all ingredients in a heavy medium saucepan.

2.  Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring often.

3. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until mixture has consistency of a thick jam, about 1-1/2 hour.  

4. Taste and adjust seasonings, then cool and refrigerate.  

5. Will keep, refrigerated, for two weeks.

6. Yield:  About 1 pint