Ingredients

1.5 pounds ripe plum tomatoes, cored and coarsely chopped

1 cup sugar

2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice

1 tablespoon fresh grated or minced ginger

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/8 teaspoon ground cloves

1 teaspoon salt

1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes or cayenne

Preparation

  1. Combine all ingredients in a heavy medium saucepan, Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring often.

  2. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until mixture has consistency of thick jam, about 1 hour 15 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning, then pour into hot, sterilized jam jars, screw the lids on and turn the jars upside down to cool completely.