The BEST Tomato Jam – Nordstrom Style Tomato Jam Jar
The sweet and slightly tangy tomato jam pairs so perfectly with the freshness of the basil pesto and creamy ricotta cheese.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 6 roma tomatoes large dice – totaling about 2 ½ cups
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar or balsamic vinegar
- 6-10 basil leaves chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the tomato jam jars:
- ¼ cup ricotta cheese
- 3 tablespoons pesto – homemade or store-bought
- Jar or bowl for serving
- Crusty bread for dipping and spreading
Instructions
- Heat a medium saucepan to medium high heat. Add in the olive oil and the diced tomatoes. Once the tomatoes start releasing lots of their liquid – should take just a couple minutes, add in the garlic, sugar and vinegar. Cook down for a couple minutes, then add in the basil.
- Cook until the mixture begins to thicken to desired consistency – I usually cook mine for about 12 minutes or until when you drag a wooden spoon through the mixture, it stays split for a second or two. Let the mixture cool or at least come to room temperature. This portion can be done 1 or 2 days ahead.
- To assemble the jars, begin with a small clean jar or serving bowl. Add in the ricotta cheese. Top the cheese with the pesto and top the pesto with the tomato jam. Dip in some crusty bread and enjoy!