Cherry Tomato Jam with No Processed Sugar
Choose cherry tomatoes in different colors, and add pectin powder. In less than half an hour, you will get a jam with a perfect texture, one that preserves the taste of the tomatoes - each color with its characteristic flavor. Next, add agave syrup according to the desired degree of sweetness, transfer to sterilized jars and refrigerate.
Equipment
- sterilized jars
Ingredients
- 500 gram cherry tomatoes, red, orange or yellow
- 1 Tablespoon pectin powder
- agave syrup or maple syrup
Instructions
- Cut the tomatoes in half or quarters, put them in a pot and add the pectin powder.
- Cook over medium-high heat for several minutes; Lower to a medium and cook, occasionally stirring, for 20-30 minutes until the mixture is reduced and thickened. The jam is ready - when you pass a dry wooden spoon on the bottom of the pot, and the "path" created doesn't disappear immediately. * See noteRemove from the heat and allow to cool for a few minutes.
- Meanwhile, sterilize the jars: put the jars in a pot or bowl, fill with boiling water until covered, and leave for a few minutes.
- Taste and add agave or maple syrup by taste.
- Transfer to the sterilized jars and place in the refrigerator. The jam keeps for at least a week.
Notes
If you find that the jam has not reached the desired thickness after removing it from the heat, just return it to the stove and cook for a few more minutes.
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