Tomato Jelly
Transform your favorite summer staple into a unique condiment with this luscious Tomato Jelly recipe. Bursting with the natural sweetness of ripe tomatoes and elevated by hints of warm cinnamon and cloves, this jelly strikes the perfect balance between sweet and tangy, thanks to a splash of zesty lemon juice. Using simple pantry ingredients and liquid pectin, this recipe creates a smooth, spreadable jelly that is perfect for pairing with crusty bread, cheese boards, or roasted meats. With just 15 minutes of prep time and step-by-step directions, you'll have a versatile homemade preserve ready to impress. Make a batch and savor the delightful flavors of garden-fresh tomatoes year-round!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 900 grams ripe tomatoes
- 300 grams granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 60 milliliters liquid pectin
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons ground cloves
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
Instructions
Wash and core the tomatoes, then roughly chop them into chunks.
Using a food processor or blender, puree the tomatoes until smooth. If a smoother consistency is desired, pass the puree through a fine-mesh sieve to remove pulp and seeds.
Pour the tomato puree into a medium-sized saucepan. Add granulated sugar, lemon juice, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, and salt to the saucepan.
Cook the mixture over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture comes to a boil.
Reduce the heat to medium and let the mixture simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 40 minutes or until it thickens and reduces slightly.
Stir in the liquid pectin and cook for another 5 minutes, continuing to stir to prevent sticking.
To test the jelly’s consistency, place a small spoonful onto a chilled plate and allow it to cool for 1 minute. If it sets and holds its shape, the jelly is ready. If not, simmer for a few more minutes and retest.
Remove the saucepan from heat and carefully pour the hot jelly into sterilized jars, leaving about 1 cm of headspace at the top.
Seal the jars with sterilized lids and process them in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes to ensure proper preservation.
Allow the jars to cool completely at room temperature. Store in a cool, dark place for up to 1 year or refrigerate once opened.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1320 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.0 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 637 mg | 28% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 339.5 g | 123% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.7 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 324.2 g | ||
| Protein | 8.3 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 108 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 2175 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.
