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Heirloom Cherry Tomato Balsamic Jam

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This heirloom cherry tomato balsamic jam is going to be your new favorite summer condiment! Try it on a grilled cheese sandwich or toss with pasta!

Ingredients

  • 2 pints heirloom cherry tomatoes (1 1/2 lbs)
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp thyme, salt and red pepper flake, each
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 2 TBS balsamic vinegar
  • 1 TBS cornstarch

Instructions

  1. Cut cherry tomatoes in half. Place in a medium pot with garlic, onion powder, thyme, salt and red pepper flake.
  2. Bring to a boil. Simmer covered for 20 minutes.
  3. Process with a wand blender for 30 seconds (optional for a smoother jam).
  4. Continue to simmer for 30 more minutes, uncovered.
  5. Stir in sugar and balsamic vinegar. Taste and increase sugar and salt as necessary.
  6. Remove 1/4 cup jam from pot. Whisk in cornstarch. Pour the cornstarch mixture back into the jam. Stir to combine.
  7. Bring to a boil and simmer until thickened. Remove from heat and cool. The jam will thicken more as it cools.
  8. Makes 1 1/2 cups jam, and will thickly cover about 10 sandwiches

Find it online: https://www.alisonsallspice.com/heirloom-cherry-tomato-jam/