Green Tomato Preserves
Savor the vibrant flavors of late-season produce with this Green Tomato Preserves recipe—a delightful combination of tangy green tomatoes, zesty lemon, warm cinnamon, and a hint of fresh ginger. Perfect for preserving unripe tomatoes, this easy-to-make preserve beautifully balances sweet and spiced notes, making it a versatile addition to your pantry. With a rich, jam-like texture, it’s ideal for slathering on toast, pairing with cheese boards, or adding a gourmet touch to roasted meats. Ready in just over an hour, this recipe is the perfect way to transform surplus green tomatoes into a long-lasting treat. Discover how simplicity and seasonal ingredients can create something truly special!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1000 grams Green tomatoes
- 800 grams Granulated sugar
- 1 whole Lemon
- 10 grams Fresh ginger
- 1 whole Cinnamon stick
- 120 milliliters Water
Instructions
Wash the green tomatoes thoroughly and cut them into small pieces (about 1 cm cubes). Discard any woody stems or blemished sections.
Peel the lemon and ginger. Cut the lemon peel into thin strips, juice the lemon, and finely grate the ginger.
In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, combine the green tomatoes, granulated sugar, lemon juice, lemon peel strips, grated ginger, and cinnamon stick.
Add the water to the pot and stir everything gently to combine.
Place the pot over medium heat and stir occasionally until the sugar dissolves completely and the mixture begins to simmer.
Once simmering, lower the heat to medium-low and let the preserves cook uncovered for about 45-60 minutes, stirring occasionally. Skim off any foam that forms on the surface during cooking.
The preserves are ready when the mixture thickens and reaches a jam-like consistency. To test, place a small spoonful onto a cold plate and allow it to cool for a minute. If the mixture holds its shape when you draw a line through it with your finger, it’s ready.
Remove the pot from heat and discard the cinnamon stick.
Carefully ladle the hot preserves into sterilized glass jars, leaving about 1 cm of space at the top. Seal the jars tightly with lids.
Allow the jars to cool to room temperature before storing them in the refrigerator or a cool, dark place. Properly sealed jars can be stored for up to 6 months; refrigerate after opening.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3310 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.3 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 137 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 860.4 g | 313% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.2 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 840.6 g | ||
| Protein | 12.9 g | 26% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 180 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 5.6 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 2173 mg | 46% | |
*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.
