Green Tomato Jam

I know, I know … Green Tomato Jam … this WonkyWonderful chick has gone Bonkers!  That’s what you’re thinking, Right?When I came across a recipe for Green Tomato Preserves in a vintage cookbook I thought it sounded absolutely bizarre.  I love fried green tomatoes but the idea of sugary sweet green tomatoes was not appealing.But Hey, what the heck?  You can’t say you don’t like something if you’ve never tried it.  Plus it was one of the least complicated recipes in the cookbook.  Being the lazy cook that I am I decided to give it a try.

For my first batch I followed the recipe printed in the Plantation Cookery of Old Louisiana cookbook, copyright 1938.  The result was tasty but the amount of sugar that the recipe calls for is INSANE! (One pound of sugar for every two pounds of tomatoes)

While the recipe was far too saccharine for my liking, I was inspired to create this tangy, slightly sweet Green Tomato Jam.

Now is the perfect time to try this recipe.  It is not quite tomato season so technically it is Green Tomato Season!  Make a trip to your local farmer’s market or stroll out to your yard if you are lucky enough to have homegrown tomatoes.This is a No Muss, No Fuss refrigerator jam recipe.  These measurements will produce 12 ounces of jam.

 

2 lbs chopped Green Tomatoes (measures to about 4 cups)

1/2 cup honey

Juice of 2 lemons and the peels (yellow portion only) sliced or chopped

1 inch long sliver of fresh ginger (optional)

3 whole cloves

1 tsp cinnamon

1/2 cup water

 

 

 

Now for the super complicated instructions…Toss all the ingredients into a saucepan or pot.Bring to a boil, then turn heat down to low or medium low depending how vigilant you are about stirring.

Occasionally stir and continue to cook until thickened. (I cooked mine on low for an hour)

Remove and discard ginger and cloves.

Let cool then seal it in a jar or container.

Store in the refrigerator and use within two weeks.

 

I prefer to eat this Tart Treat on a biscuit or english muffin.  This jam is not quite sweet, not quite savory.  But the bright flavor is over the top … It will put a Zip in your Skip!This recipe is a perfect example of Wonky and Wonderful.  It seems peculiar, but blends together to create perfection.Thanks for visiting.  I hope you decide to try this recipe and enjoy it as much as I do!
If you have any questions, I am more than happy to help … Leave a comment or email me: wonkywonderful@gmail.com

 

 

If you like this recipe, stroll on over and check out my Creamy Nutella Dip or 4 Ingredient Peanut Butter – Chocolate Chip Cookies …