Fresh Tomato Spice Jam
A sweet-and-spiced tomato preserve inspired by tested home food preservation guidance. This small-batch recipe combines ripe tomatoes with warm baking spices to create a rich spread for biscuits, toast, charcuterie boards, and cheese plates.
By: Cottage Kitchen Finder July 1, 2026
- Category: Canning Recipes, Homemade Classics, Jams & Jellies, Small Batch
- Season: Summer
- Preservation method: water_bath
- Prep: 20 minutes
- Cook: 45 minutes
- Total: 65 minutes
- Servings: 6 half-pint jars
Ingredients
3 cups prepared tomatoes
4 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 package powdered pectin
Lemon juice as specified in tested preservation guidance
Ground cinnamon
Ground cloves
Ground allspice
4 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 package powdered pectin
Lemon juice as specified in tested preservation guidance
Ground cinnamon
Ground cloves
Ground allspice
Directions
Prepare jars, lids, and water bath canner according to safe home canning procedures.
Wash, peel, and prepare tomatoes.
Measure prepared tomatoes and combine with spices and acid ingredient.
Add pectin and bring mixture to a full boil.
Add sugar and return to a rolling boil.
Boil according to tested preservation guidance.
Fill hot jars leaving proper headspace.
Process in a boiling water bath according to tested canning recommendations and altitude adjustments.
Cool undisturbed for 12 to 24 hours.
Verify seals before storage.
Wash, peel, and prepare tomatoes.
Measure prepared tomatoes and combine with spices and acid ingredient.
Add pectin and bring mixture to a full boil.
Add sugar and return to a rolling boil.
Boil according to tested preservation guidance.
Fill hot jars leaving proper headspace.
Process in a boiling water bath according to tested canning recommendations and altitude adjustments.
Cool undisturbed for 12 to 24 hours.
Verify seals before storage.
Nutrition
Nutrition varies by serving size.
Safety notes
Always follow current tested home food preservation procedures.
Acidity levels are critical when canning tomato products.
Adjust processing times for altitude as recommended by trusted extension services.
Acidity levels are critical when canning tomato products.
Adjust processing times for altitude as recommended by trusted extension services.
Source: National Center for Home Food Preservation, University of Georgia
