Chilli jam ploughman’s
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- Preparation and cooking time
- Prep:
- Cook:
- Easy
- Makes 500ml/18fl oz (about 2 small jars)
Swap boring ketchup for this versatile spicy tomato jam - spread it in sandwiches, add to stir-fries or fried rice, or serve with grilled steak
| Nutrient | Unit |
|---|---|
| kcal | 29 |
| fat | 0g |
| saturates | 0g |
| carbs | 7g |
| sugars | 7g |
| fibre | 0g |
| protein | 0g |
| salt | 0g |
Ingredients
- 4 garlic cloves
- 5 red chillies , deseeded
- 5cm piece ginger , peeled and roughly chopped
- 500g ripe tomatoes , quartered
- 300g soft light brown sugar
- 150ml cider vinegar
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- 1 tsp coriander seeds
- slices of toasted baguette , to serve
- manchego cheese or firm goat's cheese, to serve
Method
- STEP 1
Put the garlic, chilli and ginger in a food processor and pulse until blended. Add the tomatoes and pulse until finely chopped. Pour into a saucepan and add the sugar, cider vinegar and the spices. Bring to the boil, then turn down to a simmer. Cook for 45 mins or until thick and syrupy. Pour into sterilised jars with fitted lids. Will keep chilled for 1 month.
- STEP 2
Serve the chilli jam with toasted baguette slices and a sharp firm cheese like Manchego or goat’s cheese.
RECIPE TIPS
STERILISING JARS
Heat oven to 140C/120C fan/gas 1. Wash your jars in warm soapy water and rinse well. Place on a baking sheet and put in the oven to dry completely. If using Kilner jars, boil the rubber seals as dry heat damages them.
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Recipe from Good Food magazine, October 2014
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