Tomato Jam

Tomato Jam is unique among all the jams and condiments I've made before; slightly sweet and mostly savory with an intense tomato flavor unlike anything I have ever tasted. I received numerous requests for a tomato jam recipe this year and I had never even heard of tomato jam. When I found myself with an abundance of garden tomatoes, I went in search of a recipe to try. The recipe I chose is simple; combine the ingredients, bring them to a simmer and then stir occasionally as the jam reduces over the next hour or so.

I served this with some cornbread scones and I loved the savory twist on what would typically be a sweet snack. The jam was also delicious spread on a fluffy buttermilk biscuit the following morning, along with a couple of eggs.
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