German Sweet Tomatoes with Spices
Transform your tomatoes into a show-stopping side dish with this irresistible recipe for *German Sweet Tomatoes with Spices*. Combining the natural sweetness of ripe tomatoes with a delicate spiced syrup made of sugar, white wine vinegar, cinnamon, allspice, and cloves, this dish is a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and aromatic flavors. The tomatoes are gently simmered until tender yet firm, then garnished with fresh parsley for a burst of color and freshness. Ready in just 25 minutes, this versatile recipe can be served warm as a side dish or chilled as a unique topping for crusty bread or grilled meats. Perfect for fans of German-inspired recipes, sweet-and-savory flavor pairings, and quick gourmet creations!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams ripe tomatoes
- 50 grams granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons ground allspice
- 0.25 teaspoons ground cloves
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
Wash the tomatoes thoroughly and remove the stems.
Cut the tomatoes into bite-sized wedges or quarter them depending on their size.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the sugar and white wine vinegar. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely, forming a light syrup.
Add the ground cinnamon, ground allspice, ground cloves, salt, and black pepper to the syrup. Stir to combine and allow the spices to infuse for 1-2 minutes.
Add the tomato wedges to the saucepan. Gently stir to coat the tomatoes with the spiced syrup.
Lower the heat to medium-low and let the tomatoes cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally. The tomatoes should soften slightly but still hold their shape.
Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the mixture to cool for 5 minutes.
Transfer the sweet spiced tomatoes to a serving dish. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a bright finish.
Serve warm as a side dish or let it cool completely and serve as a topping for bread or grilled meats.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
295 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.1 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 619 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 71.9 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.3 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 63.1 g | ||
| Protein | 4.8 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 79 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 1243 mg | 26% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
