GOLDEN CHERRY TOMATO AND GINGER JAM
About 3 half-pint jars

These golden preserves are almost tropical in flavor. Serve slathered on grilled cheese sandwiches, with a cheese plate, or like any other jam, on buttered toast. Please read How to Process.

Combine in a medium bowl:

  • 2 pounds yellow or orange cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 cups sugar

Steep, covered and refrigerated, overnight.

Prepare a water-bath canner, gather all your canning equipment, place a couple of saucers in the freezer, and have ready 3 clean, hot half-pint jars.

Transfer the tomatoes to a large heavy saucepan and stir in:

  • 4 ounces ginger, peeled and cut into thin matchsticks
  • Finely grated zest and juice of 2 large lemons

Bring to a boil, then boil rapidly until it reaches the jelling point. Remove from the heat and skim off any foam. Ladle into prepared jars, leaving ¼ inch headspace. Wipe the rims. Place lids on jars and screw on rings until fingertip-tight. Process for 10 minutes. Let cool completely and store as directed.


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