Red tomato jam

Step-by-step preparation

Cooking time: 3 day

1. STEP 1

   

   How to make red tomato jam for the winter? Prepare the necessary ingredients. The main ingredient is the tomatoes themselves. You need to choose them correctly; they must be ripe, but at the same time firm, if you want the jam to be pieces. However, to obtain a more uniform jam consistency, soft fruits of large varieties are also suitable.

2. STEP 2

   

   Wash the tomatoes well under running water and place them in a colander to drain excess liquid.

3. STEP 3

   

   Then cut out the stems of the tomatoes. Cut the fruits themselves into halves or quarters if the tomatoes are not large. Cut large fruits into cubes. Place the chopped tomatoes in a thick-bottomed saucepan. The article on saucepans, link at the end of the recipe, will help you choose the ideal saucepan for jam.

4. STEP 4

   

   Rinse the bell pepper thoroughly and remove the stems and seeds. Roughly chop the peppers into pieces or strips and add them to the pan with the tomatoes. Bell peppers will add a slight spice and pleasant flavor to tomato jam. If desired, you can replace it with orange or lemon, getting a different original taste.

5. STEP 5

   

   Add sugar and citric acid, and a pinch of cinnamon to the pan with vegetables. Stir. Place the pan on the fire and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring the mixture occasionally. Reduce heat to medium and cook vegetables for about 5 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat. Leave the jam in the pan for a day in a dark, cool place. Repeat the procedure a couple more times, leaving the jam in a dark, cool place for a day each time.

6. STEP 6

   

   Prepare jam jars for the winter. It is better to take small jars. How to calculate the required number of jars, as well as other useful information, read the article about preparations, link at the end of the recipe. Rinse the jars with soda and sterilize in a convenient way. Boil the lids of the jars. Place the finished, cooled jam into prepared jars, roll up the lids and store in a cool, dark place. Bon appetit!

Comments on the recipe

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21.10.2023

4.8

Interesting recipe and unusual jam. I only know how to close sweet tomatoes for the winter.