Sicilian tomato jam
Знадоби
2 Pounds Cherry Tomatoes1 Pound Granulated Sugar
1/2 Cup Lemon Juice
1/4 Cup Freshly Chopped Basil
1 Hot Chile Pepper Finely Chopped
Як готувати
Heat the oven to 325 degrees F. Slice the tomatoes in half and place on aluminum foil covered baking sheets. Bake for about 30 minutes or until the tomatoes have begin to soften. Allow to cool and then carefully slip off their skins.Alternative:
Slip tomatoes off their skins after blanching them in boiling water Place the tomatoes in a heavy saucepan with the sugar and bring to a boil.
Continue at a rapid boil for about 7 to 8 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice, basil, and finely chopped red hot pepper. Store in sterile jars in the refrigerator until ready to use.
Following the recipe you end up with two jars of tomatoes which refrigerate overnight.
Tip for the next day:
Drill a few bread slices, spread them with sheep's milk ricotta, and then top them with one tomato each from the jam. The flavor is quite unique!
