• The perfect tomato jam really lives up to its name. This fuss-free condiment is easy to make and a delicious accompaniment to almost any dish! 

    The perfect tomato jam

    Serves: Makes 750ml
    Cooking Time: 45 mins

    Ingredients

    • 1,2kg mixed medium tomatoes
    • 900g white sugar
    • 10ml (2 tsp) lemon juice
    • 2cm fresh ginger, sliced
    • a pinch of salt
    • 5ml (1 tsp) butter

    Instructions

    1

    Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cut a cross at the base of each tomato and blanch in the boiling water for 1 minute. Refresh in ice water and remove the skins.

    2

    Place the tomatoes in a 5L ice-cream container and add the sugar, lemon juice, ginger, salt and butter. Stir lightly until the sugar is wet and place in the microwave on 100% power for 35 minutes. Stir every 10 minutes.

    3

    Bottle the warm jam in sterilised jars.