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Rosemary Parmesan Potato Stacks on a plate with eggs and tomato jam

Easy Tomato Spread

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Tomatoes about to go bad? This Easy Tomato Jam/Spread is a great way to use those tomatoes up. Quick, delicious, and always aiming to help reduce food waste.

  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 24 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Heat a saucepan over medium high heat.  Add the tomatoes, garlic, sugar, and lime juice.  Stir often.  Cook until the tomatoes begin to burst.  If needed, use a wooden spoon to break the tomatoes apart.  Continue to cook as the mixture boils, about 10-12 minutes.  
  2. Cool the tomatoes for a few minutes.  Then carefully transfer the mixture to a food processor.  Blend until smooth and no chunks are left (or alternately, leave as is and don’t puree).  
  3. Pour into a jar and let the tomato mixture continue to cool.  It will continue to thicken as it cools. 
  4. Store in the refrigerator in a sealed container.

Notes

*I kept this recipe simple.  Different herbs and spices could be added to change the flavor profile.   I did this so it could be added to whatever else I had cooked and that flavor would shine through.  I added it these rosemary potato stacksand it was a great compliment to the already flavored potatoes.   I think adding basil would be the first addition I’d try or keep it simple so you can add it to all the things!

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