ONION TOMATO JAM, heart-friendly, vegan, low preservative

Onion Jam: savoury & sweet sassy side for cheese...

updated 10/25;1st posted 2019

Savoury & Sweet Low-Salt Onion Tomato Jam
'Amazing. Very yummy.' 'Delicious! Good strong taste.'Tasters

updated 28/8/19 

Here's a heart-friendly relish that's low-salt/cholesterol/preservative.  It's also vegan, wallet-friendly, make ahead and ...oh yes, absolutely delicious!

The elements of sweet and sour are in perfect balance.  It is nothing like Italian tomato sauce; other ingredients - some unexpected - bring brilliant undertones to the overall taste.  

Onion jam is so sensational with home-made bread, good cheddar and cucumber; mass-produced brown pickle will forever be second best.  One taster tested it on Cheese Fries and produced it wonderful.  67 sees it alongside cold meats and over pan-fried potatoes. 

It was originally created as an alternative to bacon/pastrami jam, off-limits to anyone with salt/blood pressure issues.  But a small amount of bacon can be added to the Onion jam (see below) for those lusting after a healthier Bacon Jam.  

Cost: £3'ish
Makes: 1.5 cups, recipe doubles easily

Ingredients:
   125gm/4.5oz sun blush tomatoes, either home-made (frugal) or purchased

   1 large onion, finely diced (one cup) OR a large fennel well cleaned and rubbed free of dirt

   2 cloves garlic, grated (opt)
   1-2 tbsp olive oil, (ideally garlic olive oil)

   100 gm fresh tomatoes, core removed and diced (1 med-large)
  
   1 packed tbsp brown sugar
   2 tsp white sugar
   25 ml maple syrup (honey for non-vegans)
   35ml white vinegar
   15ml fresh squeezed orange juice
   zest of 1/2 orange
   1/2 cup brewed coffee
   
   coarsely crushed black paper

Method:

ONION JAM, Vegan, Sassy & Savoury, with bacon opt

Savoury & Sweet Tomato Jam, a sassy accompaniment to cheese...

Savoury & Sweet Low-Salt Tomato Jam
'Amazing. Very yummy.' 'Delicious! Good strong taste.'Tasters

In 67's Low-salt Tomato Onion Jam, the elements of sweet and sour are in perfect balance.  It is subtly but unmistakably sweet, nothing like Italian tomato sauce; vinegar and sugar bring brilliant undertones to the overall flavour.  Even when using common-all-garden supermarket tomatoes, the result is excellent.  

The biggest question?  How best to use it.  The jam is so sensational with home-made bread, cheddar and cucumber, you'll hesitate to return to mass-produced brown pickle.

Tomato Jam is vegan but to satisfy those lusting helplessly after bacon jam, an option for a lower-salt Bacon & Tomato Jam is offered below.

Cost: £2
Makes: 1.5 cups

Ingredients:
   125gm/4.5oz sun blush tomatoes, either home-made (frugal) or purchased

   1 large onion, finely diced (one cup)
   2 cloves garlic, grated
   1-2 tbsp olive oil

   100 gm fresh tomatoes, core removed and diced (1 med-large)
  
   1 tbsp packed brown sugar
   2 tsp white sugar
   25 ml maple syrup (or honey for non-vegans)
   35ml white vinegar
   15ml fresh squeezed orange juice
   zest of 1/2 orange
   1/2 cup coffee
   
   coarsely crushed black paper

Method:

1. Heat med-sized heavy bottomed pan over med heat, add olive oil, onions and garlic; cook stirring until onions are translucent (about 5 mins) 
2. Stir in diced fresh tomatoes
3. Add sugars, maple syrup/honey, vinegar, coffee & orange juice; bring to a boil; allow to bubble 2 strongly mins, scraping up any bits stuck to the pan 
4. Reduce heat to med-low; simmer at a low bubble until almost all the liquid is gone and the mix is  thick - about 20 mins 
5. Meanwhile, chop sun-blush tomatoes coarsely 
6. Transfer half the onions and half the sun blush toms to a deep bowl or blender; process roughly (a stick blender does nicely) - aim for an interesting texture not puree
7. Pour back into the pan with the rest of the onions; add rest of sun blush toms & mix well
8. Season with pepper
9. Cool
10. Eat within 3 days    

Bacon Option:
    Stir in two slices grilled lean back bacon, grease removed with paper towels, and chopped into thin strips.  

Comments: 
'It was delicious, good strong garlic taste and would be great with cheese fries.'  Office organiser with blood pressure issues.
'Amazing - very yummy with Giacobazi cheese.' Political Agent 

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This is a B  Lee/ Bright Sun Enterprises recipe and may not be reproduced without written permission.