Tomato Jam

Ingredients

2 lbs ripe tomatoes, cored and diced
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1.5 tablespoons low/no-sugar-needed pectin (eg Pomona's Universal Pectin)
2 teaspoons calcium water (comes with Pomona's pectin kit)
3 tablespoons granulated sweetener of choice (sugar, allulose, or monk fruit blend)
0.5 teaspoons fine sea salt
0.3 teaspoons red pepper flakes (optional)
1 teaspoons grated fresh ginger 

Instructions:
1 Prep the tomatoes: Dice the tomatoes, and add them to a wide, heavy-bottomed pot along with the 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar and 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice. There's no need to peel or seed the tomatoes — the skins soften down and add body.

2 Simmer down: Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes break down and reduce by about half. Expect half an hour.

3 Add calcium water: Stir in the 2 teaspoons calcium water (comes with Pomona's pectin kit) (this activates the low-sugar pectin's set later on).

4 Make the pectin-sweetener mix: In a small bowl, thoroughly whisk the 1 tablespoon low/no-sugar-needed pectin (e.g. Pomona's Universal Pectin) into the 3 tablespoons granulated sweetener of choice (sugar, allulose, or monk fruit blend) so it doesn't clump when added.

5 Bring back to a boil: Bring the tomato mixture to a full boil, then add the pectin-sweetener mixture, whisking vigorously to dissolve.

6 Boil to set: Keep at a rolling boil, stirring constantly, until the jam thickens noticeably and coats the back of a spoon.

7 Season: Stir in the 0.5 teaspoons fine sea salt, plus the optional red pepper flakes (I used a pepper mix I made) and 1 teaspoons grated fresh ginger (I used frozen). Taste and adjust sweetness or acidity as needed.

8 Cool and jar: Remove from heat and let cool slightly before transferring to clean jars. Refrigerate for up to 3 weeks, or process in a water bath for shelf-stable storage.

Comments: 

• I had too much pectin. The recipe has been adjusted. 

• Flavor was very good.