Spanish Tomato Jam Mermelada De Tomates Food

TOMATO JAM

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a heavy medium saucepan, Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring often.
• Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until mixture has consistency of thick jam, about 1 hour 15 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning, then cool and refrigerate until ready to use; this will keep at least a week.

TOMATO JAM

Steps:

• Score an X in the bottom of 3 pounds of tomatoes and cook in boiling water for about 30 seconds. Drain, transfer to a bowl of ice water, then peel and dice. Combine the tomatoes with 1 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup light brown sugar and 2 tablespoons cider vinegar in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon each ground coriander and cumin and the juice of 1 lemon. Cook, stirring, until thick, about 1 hour; let cool. Serve with cheese and crackers.

SPANISH SCALLOPS WITH GARLIC CREAM & TOMATO JAM

Steps:

• Place the smashed garlic cloves, cream, and clam juice in a small, heavy saucepan over medium heat and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and cook, partially covered, until the garlic feels completely soft when poked with a skewer, 10 to 12 minutes. If the cream mixture has reduced in volume, add enough cream to make 1 cup. Let the garlic cream cool for a few minutes, then transfer it to a blender and puree until smooth.
• Place 4 tablespoons of the olive oil and the minced garlic in a small deep skillet over medium-low heat. Stir until the garlic is very fragrant but not browned, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the garlic cream and whisk until the sauce is emulsified. Continue cooking, stirring from time to time, until the sauce thickens a little, about 3 minutes. Season the sauce with salt to taste, remove it from heat and keep warm.
• Pat the scallops dry with paper towels and seasono them with salt & pepper. Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a very large skillet over high heat until almost smoking. Working in three batches, cook the scallops until golden brown and opaque throughout, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer the cooked scallops to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm.
• To serve, spread the garlic cream on 4 plates, and arrange 6 scallops on top of each. Dab the scallops with the Tomato Jam and serve at once.

SPANISH TOMATO JAM (MERMELADA DE TOMATES)

Steps:

• Place the tomatoes in a fine sieve set over a bowl and let the juices drain for a few minutes.
• Place the tomatoes in a deep microwave-safe bowl, add the sugar, corn syrup, and lemon juice, and toss to combine. Season with salt to taste, then microwave on high for 5 minutes. Using oven mitts, remove the bowl from the microwave, stir the tomatoes, then return to the microwave. Microwave until the tomatoes are completely soft and their juices have thickened, another 6 minutes.
• Remove the tomatoes from the microwave and let them cool completely. If there seems to be too much liquid, transfer the jam to a sieve and drain again for about 1 minute. Spoon the jam into a clean jar and pour a thin layer of olive oil on top. It will keep in the refrigerator for about 1 week.

SPANISH TOMATO BREAD WITH JAMóN SERRANO

Steps:

• Mix together the chopped tomatoes, garlic clove, olive oil, salt and pepper. Keep in the fridge until needed.
• To serve, toast 20 slices of baguette. Spoon a little tomato topping on to each piece of toast. Tear 5-6 slices of jamón Serrano into pieces and put one piece on each slice of bread.

SMOKY CHIPOTLE AND RED TOMATO JAM (CHUTNEY - RELISH)

Steps:

• Tip all the ingredients into a large heavy-based pan and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently.
• Simmer for 1 hr, and then bring to a gentle boil so that the mixture turns dark, jammy and shiny.
• Divide the hot jam/chutney between sterilised jars and set aside to cool.
• Place a disc of waxed paper directly onto the jam/chutney and seal with airtight lids or Cellophane and elastic bands. Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight, for at least 1 month before eating. It will keep for up to 6 months. Chill after opening and use within 1-2 months.
• How to sterilise jars: Wash them thoroughly in hot, clean, soapy water, drain upside down on kitchen towel and place on a baking tray in a preheated oven at 140C/280F/Gas Mark 1 for 15 minutes. Turn the oven to its lowest setting and keep the jars inside while you make the jam/chutney. Alternatively, you can wash them in a very hot cycle in your dishwasher and then proceed with the oven method as above.