Spiced Tomato Jam

Tomatoes aren’t just for sauce—when cooked down with sugar and spices they become a savory-sweet jam that’s wonderful with cheese and meats.

Ingredients

• 6 cups peeled, chopped tomatoes
• 3 cups sugar
• 1/4 cup cider vinegar
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves

Instructions

1. Combine tomatoes, sugar and vinegar in a pot. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring often, until thickened.
2. Stir in ginger, cinnamon and cloves and continue cooking until jam reaches desired consistency.
3. Ladle into hot jars, leaving 1/4-inch headspace.
4. Seal and process in boiling water for 15 minutes.
5. Let cool and store for at least a week to allow flavors to meld.

Serve this jam with sharp cheddar, spread it on burgers or use it as a glaze for meatloaf.