Tomato Thyme Jam [Immersion Blender]

This classic jam is simple and has no added sugars. It uses dates for sweetness, and reducing it helps to concentrate the natural pectin in the tomatoes.

Total Time2 Hours 17 Minutes
Yield
32 servings
DifficultyIntermediate

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Ingredients

3 1.4 kg roma tomatoes, quartered
1 cup 240 ml apple cider
20 200 g pitted dates
4 fresh thyme leaves
1 lemon, juiced, zested
2 teaspoons kosher salt, optional

1. Place all ingredients into a medium-sized stock pot. Place over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, for 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Remove from heat and allow to cool for 15 minutes.
2. Place the immersion blender into the middle of the cooking pot. Submerge the immersion blender below the surface of the liquid, or as close to the ingredients as possible.
3. Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed. Move the immersion blender around, including up and down, to blend the ingredients for approximately 60 seconds or until desired consistency is achieved