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Happy First Day of April! Since April is National Florida Tomato Month and I live in Florida, I thought I would start the month off with a Green Tomato Strawberry Jalapeño Jam.
I found this recipe on Taste of Home as a green tomato jam recipe made with raspberry gelatin. I have adapted it to spice it up a little, because that is how I roll “Spicy”. I also wanted to use a strawberry flavor. The wonderful thing about this Jam is you can really adapt the gelatin to your taste!
The tomato crop is just beginning, and you want something to do with your green tomatoes, other than those fabulous fried green tomatoes that are so glorious and fried to perfection! Ok – I know some people may say green tomatoes in Jam?? You do not even know there are green tomatoes in this Jam.
Although I think Green Tomatoes are just amazing for so many recipes! One great way is Southern Verde Sauce, which was made by my friend Whitney Miller. It is to die for and good on so many things! Okay, I diverted, but oh so worth it 😉 Back to the Green Tomato Strawberry Jalapeno Jam deliciousness.
I love this jam on Savory Cheesy Thumbprint Cookies -CLICK HERE for RECIPE!! Just think of the ways to serve this! It’s great on toast in the morning to SPICE up your day. Make an appetizer with a block of cream cheese. Pour the jam over the cream cheese and serve with those oh-so-delectable buttery crackers! You know the fancy “RITZ” ones. Or, if you’re all by yourself, just smear on a cracker with cream cheese. YA….UM. What ways can you think to serve this GEM of a JAM???
Ready to make it? Puree your tomatoes and sliced jalapeños in a blender or food processor. Grab a large saucepan, pour in the tomatoes, jalapeños, and sugar, and bring to a boil.
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Reduce the heat, add gelatin (Jell-O) and simmer for 20 minutes. Make sure you keep stirring the pot! Just don’t start any trouble doing this (Ha – I know my jokes are terrible)!
That is, it!! Easy Peasy! You can skim any foam off the top and … Voila it is done! Ready to go into Jars! Make sure you sterilize your canning jars first. You could also put this in freezer jars, it freezes well. But it will get gone in my house quick. It makes about 24 to 28 ounces. Keeps well in Fridge for up to 3 weeks!
Enjoy and you should share a jar with a friend 🙂
If you love green tomato recipes, try this Green tomato skillet cake– it’s delicious!
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Green Tomato Strawberry Jalapeño Jam
Ingredients
- 3 cups pureed green tomatoes
- 2 to 3 Jalapeños, seeded and pureed with tomatoes
- 1 ½ cup white sugar
- 3 oz. Strawberry Jell-O, gelatin
Instructions
- Pulse green tomatoes and jalapeños in a blender or food processor until chopped, leaving small bits.
- In a large saucepan, bring tomatoes, jalapeños, and sugar to a boil. Reduce heat to low and add in Jell-O, stirring until dissolved. Simmer (uncovered) for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Skim any foam off the top.
- Pour into sterilized jars. Let cool on the counter and then refrigerate for up to three weeks.
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So Yummy! Did a double batch, only had 2 jalapenos on hand, and the result is perfectly delicious! I am new to the flavours of sweet and Jalapeno together, but I can see this jam being in the annual autumn rotation now!
Thank you, Laura! I love the combination of sweet and spicy, so I am so glad you tried it!
Hi Nikki – is it 3 cups pureed tomatoes or do you measure before pureed. Thankyou
It is pureed. It’s about 3 to 4 Medium tomatoes. You can also increase the sugar if you’d like to 2 cups. I like mine just a little less sweet.
I made this with. orange jello and it wasn’t just good, it was fabulous! I’d use orange again. Try it
Thank you for sharing, Ron! I am sure glad you enjoyed the recipe. I bet most any flavor would be good! I will have to try a few others.
Turned out very good! We put a spoonful on top of a cracker spread with cream cheese! Nice flavour. I got 2 half pint jars.
Thank you Patti! Love it on crackers and cream cheese too! So delish!
Can you cold pack this jam recipe? And is yes for how long? Thanks , Judy V
Judy, Thank you for stopping by! I have not ever cold packed this. I am attaching a link with a recipe that would be similar for you to take a look at. I am not an expert on canning so I hate to advise on storage time. I usually give away my extras and use it up within 3 weeks. My family loves the flavor of this. Tastes just like strawberry jam. I hope this helps. 🙂 http://allrecipes.com/recipe/162135/mock-strawberry-jam/?internalSource=hub%20recipe&referringContentType=search%20results&clickId=cardslot%2012
Thanks will check the sites you recommended . It sounds so good !
I would like to know I’d you can water bath this recipe or do you need to pressure cook this spicy green tomato jam if so how long in in either one thank you
I haven’t tested canning this, but you should be able to can or freeze this recipe. Place jars in a pot and cover with 1 inch above the jars of water.Bring to a boil and boil for 20 minutes and then sit in hot water for another 5 minutes. Safe to store for 1 to 1 1/2 years.
I am wondering if you strain the tomatoes or just let the seeds and peels be included?
Great questions! I do not strain or peel them. I cut them up and pulse it all in the blender!
This sounds tasty!
I would love for you to share this with my Facebook Group for recipes, crafts, tips, and tricks: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pluckyrecipescraftstips/
Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!
Thank you Jess. I have shared it with the group! I appreciate you asking!
Such a fabulous jam and unique thumbprints! I’d have no problem eating a ton of both!!!
Thank you Liz! I know what you mean! It was hard to resist nibbling while I made them!
Can this recipe be canned
I have not canned it personally, but you should be able to can or freeze this recipe.