Jam excels at preserving the tastes of the season, but why should berries have all the fun? Using the same principles of other small-batch jams, juicy peak-season tomatoes are cooked with a little sugar, fiery chipotle pepper, and caramel-y balsamic for a chunky savoury-sweet jam that’ll give you the taste of summer well into sweater-weather season. Serve the jam on crackers with sharp cheddar cheese, use it as a sandwich spread or burger topping, add it to omelettes and frittatas, or try it as a way to spice up tacos and pizza.
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Heavy metal
A key to turning your market haul into delicious jams and chutneys is to use a heavy-bottomed pot like a Dutch oven which will keep the contents from burning.
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This recipe was originally published in the September 2025 issue of alive magazine.