Tomato Chilli Jam
This tangy and sweet tomato chutney is a perfect blend of ripe tomatoes, spicy chillies, and aromatic ginger. The combination of balsamic vinegar and brown sugar creates a rich, caramelized flavor that complements any dish. A wonderful condiment to add a burst of flavor to sandwiches, cheese platters, or grilled meats.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 1kg tomatoes , very ripe, halved
- 3 red chillies , roughly chopped
- 1 onion , cut into wedges
- 4 garlic cloves , sliced
- 1cm root ginger , grated
- 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 100g brown sugar
- olive oil
Instructions
- Put a 400g can chopped tomatoes, 1 finely chopped red chilli, 1 grated thumb-sized piece of ginger, 1 star anise, 250g caster sugar, 150ml red wine vinegar and a pinch of salt in a pan. Bring to a simmer and cook for 30 mins until thick and glossy. Remove from the heat, leave to cool, and transfer to a sterilised jar. Will keep for two weeks, or unopened for up to six months.
Yield
Makes 1kg
Nutrition
- Calories: 22 calories
- Carbohydrate Content: 5 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 5 grams sugar
- Sodium Content: 0.01 milligram of sodium
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