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Homemade Tomato Onion Jam

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Tomato Onion Jam is easy to make and will elevate your sandwiches, burgers and sliders to the next level. The subtle sweetness pairs especially well with meaty portobello mushrooms, steak and ground beef.

What you'll need

Tomato Onion Jam Ingredients

Onion

Tomatoes

Balsamic Vinegar

Olive Oil

Salt

Tomato Onion Jam Process
Caramelizing the onions
Tomato Onion Jam Process
Mixing in the chopped tomatoes
Tomato Onion Jam Process
Smashing the cooked tomatoes into a paste.
Tomato Onion Jam

Try this jam on:

Portobello Mushroom Melts

Steak Sliders

Recipe

Tomato Onion Jam in a jar

Tomato Onion Jam

Add some glamor to your burgers, sliders and sandwiches! This jam is savory and sweet and a wonderful alternative to ketchup!
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Resting Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 40 minutes mins
Course Dips
Cuisine American
Servings 2 tablespoon
Calories 90 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 Onion sliced
  • 2 Roma Tomatoes chopped
  • ¼ Cup Balsamic Vinegar
  • 3 teaspoon Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
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Instructions
 

  • In a 4 quart saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.  Add sliced onions and salt, stir to combine. Cook, stirring occasionally for 10 minutes or until soft and lightly golden.  (Keep an eye to make sure the onions don't burn)
  • Add tomatoes and sugar, cook 5 minutes or until tomatoes start to break down into a sauce.  Using a spatula, smash the tomatoes down into a sauce. Cook 1 -2 more minutes.
  • Add balsamic vinegar, reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until the jam comes together.
  • Cool 10 minutes before serving.
  • Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.
  • Use as a flavorful sauce for burgers, sliders and sandwiches.

Nutrition

Calories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 1238mgPotassium: 265mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 533IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg
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