jam essentials: spicy tomato topper

Name: Jam Essentials: Spicy Tomato Topper
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ## PLAN/PURCHASE; 14 ounce(s) diced tomatoes, 1 can, including juice; 1 tablespoon(s) granulated sugar; 1 tablespoon(s) rice vinegar, or plain white vinegar; 1 teaspoon(s) tomato paste; 1 teaspoon(s) red pepper flakes, or to taste; 1/4 teaspoon(s) ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon(s) ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon(s) ground cumin; 1 tablespoon(s) lemon juice, freshly squeezed

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Andy Anderson !

Wichita, KS

Updated on May 20, 2020

Put this together yesterday. It similar to a topping you might find on Spanish tapas, but with some different ingredients. I use it for appetizers, Hor d’ oeuvres, burgers, or to top a meatloaf. Experiment… Have fun. So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.

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prep time 5 Min

cook time 1 Hr 30 Min

method Stove Top

yield Several

Ingredients

PLAN/PURCHASE
14 ounces diced tomatoes, 1 can, including juice
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 tablespoon rice vinegar, or plain white vinegar
1 teaspoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed

How To Make jam essentials: spicy tomato topper

Step 1

PREP/PREPARE

Step 2

You will need a small saucepan to make this recipe
Step 3

Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
Step 4

Add all of the ingredients, except the lemon juice to a small saucepan, over medium-low heat.
Step 5

Allow to slowly simmer until it begins to thicken.
Step 6

Depending your definition of “simmer” the process could take from 1 – 2 hours. Just make sure it is low-and-slow.
Step 7

Add the lemon juice and do a final tasting for proper seasoning.
Step 8

PLATE/PRESENT
Step 9

Idea #1: Soften some cream cheese, add a few spices (salt, pepper, cumin, etc.), mix in a bit of breadcrumbs for crunch, place on a tasting spoon, and top with some tomato topper. Idea #2: Same as Idea $1, except serve on toast points or crackers. Idea #3: Use it to top a meatloaf, or burger. Have fun with it. Enjoy.
Step 10

Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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