Savory Tomato Jam by Toastedtable

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 medium shallots, thinly sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1/4 cup red wine or red wine vinegar
• 2 (28-oz) cans whole peeled tomatoes, crushed by hand
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1 tsp sesame seeds
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

Instructions

1. Heat the olive oil in a medium pot over medium heat for 2 minutes until shimmering.
2. Add the shallots and garlic and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring often, until soft, golden, and jammy.
3. Stir in the tomato paste, cinnamon, black pepper, and red pepper flakes and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Pour in the red wine or vinegar and scrape up any browned bits, simmering for 1-2 minutes until mostly reduced.
5. Add the crushed tomatoes, sugar, salt, and sesame seeds, then stir to combine.
6. Simmer uncovered over medium-low heat for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thick, glossy, and jam-like.
7. Remove from the heat and cool for 10 minutes before serving or storing; it should mound on a spoon.