Quick Tomato Jam

September 4, 2025

A quick tomato Jam recipe that comes together in less than 30 mins! It’s a wonderful condiment when spooned over fresh mozzarella or on top of a burger!

Summary

  • Prep Time: 10 min
  • Cook Time: 20 min
  • Other:
  • Total Time: 30 min
  • Servings:
  • Yield: ~1.5 cups

Ingredients

  • 1 lb (453g) Cherry Tomatoes
  • 1 (15 ml) Tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove, sliced
  • Salt and Pepper to Taste
  • 1 1/2 tsp (7.5ml) honey
  • 1/2 tsp (2.5ml) Herbs de Provence
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) balsamic vinegar
  • Optional: red pepper flakes to taste

Directions

  1. Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet. Once hot add the cherry tomatoes and the garlic.
  2. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Cook the tomatoes and garlic for a few minutes, shaking the pan periodically to flip.
  4. Once the tomatoes begin to soften, press them down gently with a potato masher.
  5. Once they start to break apart and release their juices add the honey, Herbs de Provence and balsamic vinegar.
  6. Continue to cook down until syrupy and thickened.
  7. OPTIONAL: For a spicy kick add a little red pepper flakes to taste.
  8. Allow to cool slightly.
  9. Transfer to a jam jar and refrigerate until chilled.

Adjustments

  • None

History

  • 2025-08-29 – Made as listed without pepper flakes. Used Midnight Snack Hybrid Tomato (Burpee) and it came out very well. Have served it over a peta with fresh mozzarella, additional balsamic vinegar and basil chiffonade. Was a great addition to a glass of wine.

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