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Grandmom Gaskill’s Tomato Jam

By Lorraine

Make a delicious tomato jam using just garden fresh tomatoes, sugar and lemon or line juice. Grandmom Gaskill's Tomato Jam is an easy, vintage recipe handed generations for canning, spreading on crackers as an appetizer or spreading on toast or biscuits. Vintage recipes are really special because they are usually delicious. But more often because they come along with a special story or memory. Grandmom Gaskill’s Tomato Jam is both.
 

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Grandmom Gaskill's Tomato Jam is a very easy, old-fashioned tomato jam comes from a vintage canning recipe. It is delicious spread on toast or biscuits and makes a yummy appetizer. A lovely food gift using your garden's bounty.

 

Origin of Grandmom Gaskill’s Tomato Jam Recipe 

I was so excited to received this email and recipe from my daughters sweet mother-in-law, Jane who is distantly related to my husband through marriage (her aunt was married to my husbands great uncle):
 
Jane writes…
For years Cousin Eileen tried to get Grandmom Gaskill’s tomato jam recipe. The aunts would tell her, “It’s just tomatoes, sugar and lemon juice”. Well, she died never having the recipe. It was a fond and delicious memory of her grandmother.

My mother dropped one of her magazines and it opened to this recipe.

Anyway, this jam doesn’t taste like tomatoes, but some other fruit. And it is part of your heritage. I plan to make it at some point, but wanted to send this along before it fell off my radar. Cousin Michele has the recipe from my mom now.
 

Grandmom Gaskill’s family

Vintage recipe for Grandmom's Tomato Jam is made using just tomatoes, sugar and lemon or lime juice. Delicious on toast or biscuits and on a cheese board. Perfect use for garden fresh tomatoes and a lovely addition to a gift basket.Grandmom is in the center with her six children.

Make a delicious tomato jam using just garden fresh tomatoes, sugar and lemon or line juice. Grandmom Gaskill's Tomato Jam is an easy, vintage recipe handed generations for canning, spreading on crackers as an appetizer or spreading on toast or biscuits.

Grandmom holding my husband.

 

Grandmom Gaskill’s Tomato Jam Vintage recipe

Vintage recipe for Grandmom Gaskill's Tomato Jam is made using just tomatoes, sugar and lemon or lime juice. Delicious on toast or biscuits and on a cheese board. Perfect use for garden fresh tomatoes for canning and a lovely addition to a gift basket.

 

Preparing the tomatoes for Grandmom Gaskill’s Tomato Jam

Vintage recipe for Grandmom Gaskill's Tomato Jam made with just three ingredients. Tomatoes, sugar and lemon/lime juice. Canning instructionsDrop the tomatoes into boiling water 1 minute, or just until skin cracks.
 
Vintage recipe for Grandmom's Tomato Jam is made using just tomatoes, sugar and lemon or lime juice. Delicious on toast or biscuits and on a cheese board. Perfect use for garden fresh tomatoes and a lovely addition to a gift basket.Remove the tomatoes from boiling water with a slotted spoon.
 
 
 
Vintage recipe for Grandmom's Tomato Jam is made using just tomatoes, sugar and lemon or lime juice. Delicious on toast or biscuits and on a cheese board. Perfect use for garden fresh tomatoes and a lovely addition to a gift basket.Allow tomatoes to cool until able to handle. Remove the skins and discard.
 
 
 
Vintage recipe for Grandmom Gaskill's Tomato Jam made with just three ingredients. Tomatoes, sugar and lemon/lime juice. Canning instructionsChop and mash the tomatoes (or use processor for a few seconds).
 
 
 
Make a delicious tomato jam using just garden fresh tomatoes, sugar and lemon or line juice. Grandmom Gaskill's Tomato Jam is an easy, vintage recipe handed generations for canning, spreading on crackers as an appetizer or spreading on toast or biscuits. Put tomatoes into a large pot and bring to a boil. 
 
 
 
Make a delicious tomato jam using just garden fresh tomatoes, sugar and lemon or line juice. Grandmom Gaskill's Tomato Jam is an easy, vintage recipe handed generations for canning, spreading on crackers as an appetizer or spreading on toast or biscuits.
Cook for 15 minutes to reduce liquids.

 

Vintage recipe for Grandmom's Tomato Jam is made using just tomatoes, sugar and lemon or lime juice. Delicious on toast or biscuits and on a cheese board. Perfect use for garden fresh tomatoes and a lovely addition to a gift basket.Add the sugar in the amount equal to the tomatoes; stir and blend.
 
 
Vintage recipe for Grandmom's Tomato Jam is made using just tomatoes, sugar and lemon or lime juice. Delicious on toast or biscuits and on a cheese board. Perfect use for garden fresh tomatoes and a lovely addition to a gift basket.Bring Mixture to a full boil; cook, stirring frequently, watching closely that it doesn’t boil over, until it thickens about 1/2 hr. (30-40 minutes)

Just before taking jam off heat add lemon or lime juice. This keeps the sugar from separating from the fruit later on. If you like the taste of cinnamon, add a dash at the same time as the lemon juice. Stir in.

 

 
Vintage recipe for Grandmom's Tomato Jam is made using just tomatoes, sugar and lemon or lime juice. Delicious on toast or biscuits and on a cheese board. Perfect use for garden fresh tomatoes and a lovely addition to a gift basket.Pour into clean pint jars leaving 1″ head-space; cap and seal jars.  If you are not canning the jam, cap the jars and store the jam in the refrigerator.
 
 
Make a delicious tomato jam using just garden fresh tomatoes, sugar and lemon or line juice. Grandmom Gaskill's Tomato Jam is an easy, vintage recipe handed generations for canning, spreading on crackers as an appetizer or spreading on toast or biscuits.

 

For canning

Place the jars in a large pot. Pour in enough boiling water to cover the jar tops and bring to a boil.

When water is boiling briskly cover pot and set timer for 15 minutes (Remember the water has to cover the jars for 15 minutes).

Carefully remove hot jars and set to cool on folded kitchen towels.

One by one, in rapid succession they’ll make a popping sound. Jam will thicken as it cools Remember to label and date the jars. Makes 4 pints.

 
 
 
JMake a delicious tomato jam using just garden fresh tomatoes, sugar and lemon or line juice. Grandmom Gaskill's Tomato Jam is an easy, vintage recipe handed generations for canning, spreading on crackers as an appetizer or spreading on toast or biscuits. A very simple recipe that is surprisingly delicious! Spread on a cracker with cream cheese and we couldn’t stop eating it!
 
 
 
Tomato jam is a delicious, old-fashioned treat prefect as an appetizer with cheese and crackers or simply served on toast. An easy, vintage recipe using just three ingredients and great way to use those beautiful tomatoes from the garden or market.
 
 
 
 

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Grandmom Gaskill’s Tomato Jam

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INGREDIENTS:

  • 10 to 12 Large Ripe tomatoes enough to make 6 cups pulp
  • 6 cups Granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon or lime juice

 

DIRECTIONS:

Wash ripened tomatoes (do not use cherry tomatoes) cut out stalks.

Drop into boiling water 1 minute, or just until skin cracks.

Remove from boiling water and allow to cool until able to handle; remove skins and discard.

Chop and mash the tomatoes (or use processor for a few seconds).

Put tomatoes into a large pot and bring to a boil; cook for 15 minutes to reduce liquids.

Add sugar in the amount equal to the tomatoes; stir and blend. Bring Mixture to a full boil; cook, stirring frequently, watching closely that it doesn’t boil over, until it thickens about 1/2 hr. (30-40 minutes)

Just before taking jam off heat add lemon or lime juice. This keeps the sugar from separating from the fruit later on. If you like the taste of cinnamon, add a dash at the same time as the lemon juice. Stir in.

 

Canning tomato Jam

Pour into clean pint jars leaving 1″ head-space; cap and seal jars.

Place in large pot. Pour in enough boiling water to cover the jar tops and bring to a boil.

When water is boiling briskly cover pot and set timer for 15 minutes (Remember the water has to cover the jars for 15 minutes).

Carefully remove hot jars and set to cool on folded kitchen towels.

One by one, in rapid succession they’ll make a popping sound. Jam will thicken as it cools Remember to label and date the jars. Makes 4 pints.

 

 

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Comments

  1. Cher Walker says

    September 16, 2021 at 3:11 am

    My mother made tomato jam or preserves when I was a very little girl it was so amazing tasted like strawberry jam that summer it was the only thing I would eat on my peanut butter and sandwiches and she never made it again when I grew up and had children of my own I asked her about it she said she lost the recipe and that she hated making it said she had seeds everywhere she was not a canner so I never learned how to can but I’m learning as of today when I made Peach Melba Jam all my lids popped I’m so excited so on to the next one I’m excited to try this tomato jam recipe 🙂

    Reply
    • Lorraine says

      September 28, 2021 at 7:58 am

      Hi Cher,

      Your Peach Melba Jam sounds delicious and that is great that all the lids popped! Let me know if you do make the tomato jam. I thought it sounded strange until I made my first batch. I really like it, especially on cheese and crackers.

      Thank you for stopping by and leaving your comment!
      Kindly, Lorraine

      Reply
  2. Maegan says

    October 24, 2020 at 5:31 pm

    I’m making the recipe now to can….. no pectin at all? I’m a new canner lol I have much to learn.

    Reply
    • Lorraine says

      October 31, 2020 at 1:22 pm

      Hi Maegan,

      Excited to hear that you made the tomato jam. How did it work out for you?

      You’re right, no pectin in this recipe. It thickens up naturally.

      Thanks a bunch for stopping by!

      Kindly,

      Lorraine

      Reply
  3. Deborah Berkel says

    September 9, 2020 at 1:07 pm

    I made you tomato preserves and it turn out perfect!!! It tasted like my grandma and my moms ! I can not thank you enough. It was so easy to make. I gave some to my husbands family and they all loved it. They said it is just like grandma and mom made LOL I think now I have a lot more preserves to make. That you Lorraine! Love your recipe

    Reply
  4. Dawn Zalesak says

    June 17, 2020 at 9:00 pm

    I love and thank you! My husband has always wanted me to make tomato jam, I made this and it turned out perfect! Thank you thank you! I hope more try this recipe! It was very easy to follow instructions!

    Reply
    • Lorraine says

      June 18, 2020 at 8:33 am

      Hello Dawn,

      Yeah, so happy you found and enjoyed this recipe for Tomato Jam 🙂 It is easy and surprisingly good since it sounds unusual making it from tomatoes. We love it too.

      Thank you for taking the time to leave your comment!

      Kindly, Lorraine

      Reply
  5. Kim eldridge says

    October 4, 2019 at 6:54 pm

    I am intrigued as to making a jam with the use of pectin as ur preservative for keeping it shelf worthy. Any thoughts on that anyone? Thanks kim

    Reply
    • Lorraine says

      October 7, 2019 at 7:12 pm

      Hi Kim,

      The tomato jam in this recipe is safe to store on a pantry shelf and does not require refrigeration when the canning procedure is followed.

      Pectin does not preserve the jam but rather causes it to thicken.
      Here is a little about pectin from the internet:

      Pectin is a naturally occurring substance (a polysaccharide) found in berries, apples and other fruit. When heated together with sugar, it causes a thickening that is characteristic of jams and jellies.
      Read more at https://pickyourown.org/pectin.htm#targetText=Pectin%20for%20Making%20Homemade%20Jam,characteristic%20of%20jams%20and%20jellies.#TwOo4Rf4GjZvQ6hh.99

      Hope this is helpful to you.

      Kindly, Lorraine

      Reply
    • DEBORAH L BERKEL says

      August 22, 2020 at 3:08 pm

      My moms recipe is the same as this recipe. She got the recipe from her mom. They lived on a farm and sold what they raised. My grandma would preserve things to sell. My grandma always had so many Tomatoes she would can lots and my moms family would eat them over the winter. My mom use to tell me that grandma would have some for years in her pantry for year and sell the new ones. When my Grandma died my mom opened some and we Loved it. My mom has passed now and I am ready to make tomato preserves I found my moms recipe and saw this one. I know how to make it now and not with pectin .

      Reply
      • Lorraine says

        September 9, 2020 at 11:08 am

        Hi Deborah,

        Thank you so much for your visit and your comment! I love reading your story 🙂 I think there is something wonderful about old family recipes.

        Growing up, I never had tomato jam. I thought it sounded a little weird. I love it and it is a hit with people when I serve it or give as gifts.

        Hope you are having a great week!

        Kindly, Lorraine

        Reply
  6. Tina Zinck says

    October 20, 2018 at 4:32 pm

    I made this today and am pleasantly surprised how good it is! Thank you for sharing this recipe!

    Reply
  7. carlene says

    October 1, 2016 at 4:22 am

    Thank you for the recipe,sure does bring back memories.I too think simple is a lot of times best. God bless you immensely.

    Reply
  8. carlene says

    October 1, 2016 at 4:19 am

    ILove the simple recipe better also sometimes simple is best. I thank you so much for this recipe sure does bring back memories. Thank you and may God bless you Immensely.

    Reply
  9. NCOC Ladies says

    July 26, 2014 at 7:15 pm

    I almost cried when I found this recipe. My Momma made it when I was a child. When she died the recipe went with her. All the other recipes that I have found on the internet had spices and lemon peel in it. Momma's didn't have either. I just remember her being real sweet tasting. I do believe this is what my Momma made….so a great big THANK YOU!

    Reply
  10. Eileen Vialpando says

    June 15, 2014 at 5:39 pm

    I love this jelly, I made it 2 days all ready and just can't keep up with it. Everyone around me love it. Thank you!

    Reply
  11. Radrac says

    June 7, 2014 at 7:33 pm

    My mother made tomato jam. She added a slice of lemon and a cinnamon stick to each jar. I have put up 2 gallons of stewed tomatoes and a gallon of sauce. I believe I will try your recipe with the many tomatoes I still have.

    Reply
  12. Radrac says

    June 7, 2014 at 7:33 pm

    My mother made tomato jam. She added a slice of lemon and a cinnamon stick to each jar. I have put up 2 gallons of stewed tomatoes and a gallon of sauce. I believe I will try your recipe with the many tomatoes I still have.

    Reply
    • Toni Cecil says

      September 6, 2020 at 6:46 pm

      I’m curious. Why not cherry tomatoes?

      Reply
      • Lorraine says

        September 8, 2020 at 9:39 am

        Hi Toni,

        I suppose you can use cherry tomatoes though it might be a little tedious to remove the skin from each small tomato.

        Hope you will drop me a note if you try the recipe and let me know how it goes.

        Kindly, Lorraine

        Reply
  13. bigmouthfromny says

    November 23, 2013 at 6:49 pm

    Hello. Are you related to margaret Gaskill of clare, MI who died may 2011?

    Reply
  14. Mary Correia says

    September 22, 2013 at 3:43 pm

    My husband and I searched the internet to get a recipe for tomato jam just like my mother (Portuguese) used to make and came across your site. We tried it and loved it so much we make it a few times in the summer and give it out as gifts!! Thank you for sharing this wonderful recipe.

    Reply
  15. Samantha says

    May 25, 2013 at 9:20 am

    Hi, is it possible to use canned tomatoes instead (due to some ingredients constraints I have). How much canned tomatoes should I use instead of the fresh ones? Thank you

    Reply
  16. Randi~Dukes and Duchesses says

    April 30, 2013 at 1:33 am

    I'm completely intrigued by this recipe and can't wait to try it! I featured you tonight at the Project Inspire{d} link party!

    Reply
  17. Julie Willson says

    April 20, 2013 at 5:35 am

    Bring on July and some fresh vine-ripened tomatoes. This looks fantastic & I can't wait to try it!!

    Reply
  18. Debbie Borthwick says

    April 19, 2013 at 5:06 am

    I have to admit, I've never had tomato jam, but, oh boy, it sounds so good! I have to pin this, I would really love to try it.
    Thanks for dropping by and for your lovely comment!
    Debbie 🙂

    Reply
  19. Ms Lemon of Make Mine Lemon says

    April 17, 2013 at 8:12 am

    Can hardly wait for tomato season.

    Reply
  20. Pattie T. says

    April 17, 2013 at 5:28 am

    I love old family recipes and think it is so important to preserve them. You've done just that in this wonderful blog post. It looks delicious as well.

    Reply
  21. happeningswithLana says

    April 16, 2013 at 11:23 pm

    Thank you for sharing! I love to see old family recipes that everybody loves. We do alot of canning so I am hoping to try it this summer.

    Reply
  22. Just a little something from Judy says

    April 16, 2013 at 5:33 pm

    Living in a part of the country where tomatoes are in abundance each summer, I am thankful for the step by step instructions of this great looking recipe. Thank you so much for sharing it with us. I know this is one my friends and family would like to be served. I like your pictures too.

    Reply
  23. miss flibbertigibbet says

    April 16, 2013 at 2:04 pm

    I love the story! My Granny canned everything and taught me how too. I used to can more when I was younger but it became expensive to buy the produce. I was never a great gardener because I was the only one interested and it is SO much work that I couldn't keep up alone! But, tomatoes are cheap and I do usually manage to grow those. I am going to try this! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  24. Happier Than a Pig in Mud says

    April 15, 2013 at 10:31 pm

    This sure sounds good! Ma always talks about G-Mom-D's tomato jam. She used to put one whole slice of lemon in each jar, I'm wondering if this is similar:@)

    Reply
  25. NanaNor's says

    April 15, 2013 at 9:57 pm

    Hi there, Thank you so much for this recipe-it is a wonderful ways to utilize huge amounts of tomatoes. There are so many recipes that are difficult because I can't have gluten but this is perfect.
    Noreen

    Reply
  26. Olga says

    April 15, 2013 at 9:47 pm

    Wow, that's quite an interesting recipe. The jam looks so beautiful and delicious. I already planted my tomato plants, and hopefully I'll have a nice tomato harvest in the summer. I want to try this recipe. I'm am pinning it! Thank you Lorraine!

    Reply
  27. lindsey says

    April 15, 2013 at 8:07 pm

    This looks great. Each year I grow tomatoes and then make tomato chutney but this looks lighter than chutney and would make a nice change

    Reply
  28. Debbie says

    April 15, 2013 at 6:58 pm

    I would have never thought of tomatoes and jam together. I have a feeling it is just delicious, especially with crackers and cream cheese..yum. Enjoyed this as all of your posts!

    Reply
  29. kitty says

    April 15, 2013 at 6:37 pm

    I forgot to say that your photos are sooo beautiful of the jam! They look like they should be in a magazine, like Country Living or Southern Living.

    Reply
  30. kitty says

    April 15, 2013 at 6:36 pm

    What a treasure to have this recipe, Lorraine! I make jam all year long, but have never made or eaten tomato jam. I look forward to your kicked up version, too. I loved seeing the old photos that you shared.

    Reply
  31. Keri On says

    April 15, 2013 at 1:50 pm

    This looks delicious! Thank you for sharing it!
    I especially appreciate the family history….makes it taste better in my opinion!

    Reply
  32. Nancy says

    April 15, 2013 at 1:44 pm

    Thank you for this recipe. We are praying for a good tomato year. I will definitely be trying this one.

    Reply
  33. Melanie says

    April 15, 2013 at 1:26 pm

    This is my kind of recipe!! Tomato jam was on my list for this year, thanks for sharing the recipe! You are smart to preserve this piece of your family history, we let it slip away too quickly, and our youhger generations need to know these things!

    Reply
  34. greenmeadows says

    April 15, 2013 at 11:26 am

    Love the way you've presented! It's sounds easy too… I loved the "apple coffee cake" too in your previous posts, and I can't wait to try it:)

    Reply

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