Cherry Tomato Bounty Jam Recipe and 5 Ways to Use it

Use up whatever types of tomatoes you have that are getting a little prune-ish but try to stick to all one size or type at a time since they all cook at a different pace, and you want to avoid scorching.

To Make the Jam

1. Use a large, deep pot and add at least a cup (and up to 4 cups) of cherry tomatoes whole. You really want to be sure that the bottom of the pot is mostly covered with tomatoes so they simmer/steam and sauté into stickiness.
   
2. Add a whole clove or two of garlic (optional) and up to a teaspoon of salt, plus just enough extra virgin (or any other) olive oil to make a thin layer on the bottom of the pot.
   
3. Bring to a boil and simmer uncovered for 10-20 minutes until they pop and are soft.
   
4. Break them up using a spoon or potato masher and stir in some honey to sweeten to make sticky. The pectin (a cholesterol-lowering fibre) will release from the seeds and skin and thicken into a sticky jam.
   
5. Stir often and watch carefully for scorching. Spoon into a jar and store in the fridge for up to two weeks — but it won’t stick around that long; it’s too yummy!

5 Ways to Use Cherry Tomato Bounty Jam

1. As warm bruschetta on leftover hot dog buns. Simply slice buns on a diagonal and toast, then drizzle with oil so they look like fancy crostini. Smear a teaspoon of jam and top with a sprinkle of cheese.
   
2. In an omelette. Cook eggs however you like them and top with a hefty tablespoon of tomato jam to boost nutrients and fibre.
   
3. In spicy oil. Stir 1 tbsp of tomato jam into ½ cup extra virgin olive oil with ½ tsp dried garlic and ½ tsp chili flakes. Store in the fridge for up to 6 weeks and use to drizzle over frozen pizza. Add a dollop of jam
   straight from the jar to boost any frozen pizza with nutrients and flavour.
   
4. As tomato sauce. One-quarter cup per 2 cups of cooked pasta ought to do it. Simply stir them together and top with some fresh basil. Add ¼ canned pinto beans or lentils to boost protein and call it dinner.
   
5. As a cold soup. 1 cup of tomato jam + 1 cup of chicken broth + 1 slice of fresh bread (chopped) plus a teaspoon or so of fresh lemon juice or balsamic vinegar into a blender serves 2 people as an appetizer.
   

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