Spicy Cayenne Tomato Jam

Name: Spicy Cayenne Tomato Jam
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 180 min
Total time: 260 min
Yield: ['32', '4 cups']
Ingredients: 4 pounds tomatoes, peeled and chopped; 1 large apple, peeled and chopped; 1 cup raw sugar; 1 yellow onion, diced; 0.5 cup brown sugar; 0.25 cup apple cider vinegar; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper, or more to taste

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⏱ 260 mins 🍽 ['32', '4 cups']

This recipe transforms tomatoes, apple, and onion into a sweet and spicy preserve. Simmered with sugars, vinegar, and cayenne pepper, it cooks down over several hours to achieve a rich, jammy texture. The result is a versatile condiment perfect for adding a flavourful kick to cheeses, sandwiches, or grilled meats. The process requires patience as the mixture slowly reduces to a dark, syrupy consistency before cooling.

Ingredients

4 pounds tomatoes, peeled and chopped
1 large apple, peeled and chopped
1 cup raw sugar
1 yellow onion, diced
0.5 cup brown sugar
0.25 cup apple cider vinegar
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper, or more to taste

Method

Place the tomatoes, apple, raw sugar, onion, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and cayenne pepper into a large pot and bring the contents to a boil. Lower the heat and allow it to simmer, giving it an occasional stir, until it becomes dark and syrupy, which will take about 2 hours 30 minutes. Keep simmering until it reaches a thick, jam-like texture, for approximately 30 minutes more.
Take the pot off the heat and let the jam cool completely to room temperature, which may take 1 to 2 hours. Once cooled, spoon it into containers with lids and store them in the refrigerator.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories52 kcal

Sugars12 g

Protein1 g

Sodium79 mg

Recipe details

AuthorAllrecipes Member