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Sweet and Smoky Tomato Jam (with free printable labels)

By Chris Scheuer | Updated on June 28, 2025
4.98 from 45 votes
This delicious Sweet and Smoky Tomato Jam makes a fabulous pairing for cheese and charcuterie boards, sandwich spread... and so much more!
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Need a quick, easy appetizer? This Sweet and Smoky Tomato Jam is a wonderful gourmet condiment to have stashed in the fridge. It's fabulous with goat cheese, over cream cheese, on charcuterie and cheese boards and SO much more... as a sandwich spread (try it on grilled cheese!), on scones, biscuits, bagels, burgers, as a grilling glaze... the possibilities are endless!

If you've got a bounty of tomatoes, this Sweet and Smoky Tomato Jam is a unique and super delicious way to preserve them. If you don't have a glut of tomatoes, you seriously want to beg, borrow or steal purchase a big bagful and stir up a batch of this amazing and super versatile condiment.

Horizontal photo of jars of Sweet and Smoky Tomato Jam surrounded by fresh cherry tomatoes. Custom gift labels are on the jars.

If you think that "tomato jam" sounds a little strange, I understand. I thought the same thing. But, when I  found myself with a tomato surplus and started doing a little research on what to do with my plethora, I discovered this unique and (unknown to me) super beloved condiment.

A Mark Bittman recipe from the New York Times Cooking section with over a thousand 5-star reviews got me intrigued. I went from there to create my own rendition, but wanting a tomato jam that could be safely canned or stored in the refrigerator/freezer, I adapted a recipe from Food in Jars, a popular website that specializes in home canning.

Vertical extreme closeup photo of a marble cup of Sweet and Smoky Tomato Jam.

How to make this Sweet and Smoky Tomato Jam

This recipe starts out with a LOT of tomatoes, 5 pounds to be exact. I have used cherry tomatoes and plum tomatoes, but any nice ripe tomatoes will do. The tomatoes need to be chopped into small pieces. This can be done by hand or with a few pulses in a food processor. Once the chopping's done, simply combine the tomatoes and all the other ingredients in a large pot and let your stovetop do the rest.

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat a bit and let the magic begin! It will take anywhere from an hour to 90 minutes, but your work is to simply give the jam-in-the-making a good stir from time to time. You'll see the watery tomato mixture begin to reduce and reduce more and then get deeper in color and "jammy".

When the jam is finished, it can either be ladled into jars and stored in the refrigerator (or freezer for longer storage), OR it can be put in a hot water bath to make it shelf stable.

What to do with this jam?

Oh my, the possibilities are endless! It's fabulous paired with cheese and/or charcuterie as pictured below. It also makes a wonderful sandwich spread (so good on grilled cheese) or a topping for burgers (think a fabulously gourmet ketchup). We love it spooned over cream cheese or served with crisp crostini and goat cheese.

Vertical overhead photo of a charcuterie board featuring Sweet and Smoky Tomato Jam with crackers, cheeses fresh grapes and sliced sausage.

Here are a few more ideas:

  1. Use it as a grilling glaze.
  2. Spoon it over grilled or pan-seared salmon.
  3. Top biscuits, scones, and bagels with a spread of creamy cheese and a spoonful of this jam.
  4. Garnish a crab cake.
  5. Use it as a base for pizza.
  6. Spoon it on top of warm, melty Brie.
  7. Add a dollop to creamy soups for a pretty and delicious garnish.
  8. Give it as a gift!

Vertical extreme closeup photo of a gift label for Sweet and Smoky Tomato Jam.

Yes, give it as a gift!

This Sweet and Smoky Tomato Jam makes a wonderful gift for friends, family, hostesses, new neighbors, teachers... anyone! I love to give gifts with a pretty presentation and identification, so I created a set of labels to use for this jam. There's a rectangular label that works great on the side of a smooth or angled jar and a round label that can go either on the top lid or on the side of a smooth jar.

Horizontal closeup photo of gift labels for Sweet and Smoky Tomato Jam.

We're happy to share these free printable labels. If you'd like to receive them, simply leave a comment in the comment section below the recipe and we'll send them to you via email along with instructions on how to use them. We'll include labels for jam that is canned and therefore shelf stable and labels for jam that has not been put through a hot water bath and should be refrigerated when not in use.

Vertical photo of jars of Sweet and Smoky Tomato Jam with custom labels for gift giving.

Let's get jamming!

Don't let the tomato season slip by without making a batch or two of this Sweet and Smoky Tomato Jam. You'll be super happy with yourself when the cold winds blow and you have a stash of this delicious condiment stashed away for adding a touch of gourmet pizzazz to your everyday cooking, entertaining and gifting. Bon Appetit!

Vertical extreme closeup of a cracker with cheese and Sweet and Smoky Tomato Jam on top.

Café Tips for making this Sweet and Smoky Tomato Jam

  • Use good quality tomatoes. I like using Roman (plum), cherry or grape tomatoes but any ripe, juicy tomatoes will work. I would not suggest using hothouse out-of-season tomatoes as they have very little flavor.
  • For a beautiful, deep red jam, stick with red tomatoes.
  • Most grocery stores have a scale in the produce department so you can weigh your produce if desired. This is helpful in knowing how many tomatoes you'll need for 5 pounds.
  • A pint of cherry tomatoes in the little plastic cartons is right around 12 ounces, so you would need 6½-7 cartons.
  • Simmer the jam fairly low and slow until deep red and jammy. The timing given is a suggestion, but every stove is different, so it may take less or more time for your jam to get to the right consistency.
  • This recipe calls for finely grated fresh ginger or ginger paste. Ginger paste is a wonderful condiment to keep stashed in your refrigerator or freezer. It's simply fresh ginger that's been finely grated. It comes in a tube and can be found in the produce section of many larger grocery stores, including Super Walmart and Super Target. I keep a tube of Gourmet Garden Ginger Paste (this is not a sponsored post, I just really like it) in the freezer. When I want to use it, I let it thaw for 5-10 minutes, squeeze out what I need, then pop it back in the freezer.
  • It's fine to add more or less of the spices but, if canning this jam with a hot water bath, don't adjust the sugar or lime juice as that could affect the acidity level which is important in safe canning.
  • I have lots of freezer space so I keep my jam in the refrigerator or freezer. If you decide to can this jam to make it shelf stable, I suggest using these guidelines from The University of Georgia Extension.
  • This Sweet and Smoky Tomato Jam is mildly spicy. If you prefer a spicier condiment, I suggest tasting it after it's been simmered down and adding more crushed red pepper and/or black pepper, to taste.

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Sweet and Smoky Tomato Jam

Chris Scheuer
This delicious Sweet and Smoky Tomato Jam makes a fabulous pairing for cheese and charcuterie boards, sandwich spread... and so much more!
4.98 from 45 votes
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings 216 1 teaspoon servings
Calories 15
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Ingredients
 
 

  • 5 pounds of red tomatoes, I like to use cherry, grape or plum tomatoes. Other juicy, ripe tomatoes will also work
  • 3 ½ cups sugar
  • ½ cup fresh or bottled lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger, or ginger paste
  • 1 teaspoon cardamom
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  1. Wash and chop the tomatoes into ¼-inch pieces. You can chop them by hand or put them in a food processor (in batches) and pulse 4-5 times until chopped but still chunky. Don’t let them go until smooth. (There is no need to peel the tomatoes.)
  2. Combine all ingredients in a large, non-reactive soup or stock pot. Bring the mixture to a boil then reduce to a medium steady simmer. Allow the jam to cook, stirring occasionally, for 75 to 90 minutes (the time will depend on how high your heat is, it could be a bit longer) until deep red and jammy. The jam will thicken a bit as it cools.
  3. If making jam that will be stored in the refrigerator or freezer, remove from the heat and ladle into jars, leaving ½ inch of head space at the top. Wipe rims, apply lids and twist on rings. Allow the jam to cool completely then store in the refrigerator (for up to a month) or in the freezer (for up to a year).
  4. If using a hot water bath to can this jam, remove from the heat when finished and ladle into sterilized jars, leaving ¼-inch of head space at the top. Wipe rims, apply lids and twist on rings. Process in a boiling water canner for 20 minutes then remove jars from the water bath and allow them to cool. When jars are cool enough to handle, test seals. Store jars in a cool, dark place for up to one year. For more detailed information on canning with a hot water bath, see this article from The University of Georgia Extension.

Notes

See Café Tips above in the post for more detailed instructions and tips to ensure success.
If you prefer to use Metric measurements there is a button in each of our recipes, right above the word “Instructions”. Just click that button to toggle to grams, milliliters, etc. If you ever come across one of our recipes that doesn’t have the Metric conversion (some of the older recipes may not), feel free to leave a comment and I will add it.
I got 6 6-ounce jars when making this jam however, the finished yield can vary, depending on the type of tomato you use and the thickness to which you cook it.
The serving size is one teaspoon.
Recipe adapted from Food in Jars.

Nutrition

Calories: 15kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 0.1gFat: 0.03gSaturated Fat: 0.003gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.01gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.004gSodium: 17mgPotassium: 26mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 91IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 0.04mg
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Course: Appetizer, Condiment
Cuisine: American

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857 Comments

  1. Love this tomato jam and the house smells amazing while cooking. Please send me the labels. I freeze mine and it always turns out great.

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    1. Thanks for your kind comments, Sue! So glad to hear how much you enjoy this recipe. The labels are on the way to your inbox - Enjoy!

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  2. I have made so many of your recipes and especially love the raspberry tart with your raspberry jam recipe. I am excited to make this tomato jam for summer BBQ gatherings.
    Can you please send me the labels for your tomato jam? This looks so great that I want to share it with friends.

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    1. Hi Jan, Thanks for your kind comments! It's great to hear how much you've enjoyed numerous Café recipes - thanks for letting us know! We hope this recipe will be the perfect addition to your BBQ gatherings and that your friends will love it as well. The labels are on the way to your inbox - Enjoy!

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  3. I am so excited to find this recipe! We bought a jar of this jam at a craft fair, but can't remember who we bought it from, and the label is generic. As a last resort, I searched online and Lo and behold! here it is. Because we already do a lot of home canning, we will definitely be making this recipe once the fresh tomatoes are at our local Farmers' Market here in eastern Ontario, Canada. Thanks so much!

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    1. Hi Beth, Thanks for the excellent review! So glad that you found our site - we hope you'll try this and many other Café recipes. Once your tomatoes are ready for canning, we'd love to hear how this jam turns out for you!

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  4. I’m going to make this with frozen tomatoes from my summer garden. I’ll let them thaw in a strainer for a bit before chopping. I’m excited to have this for Christmas parties! Can I please get the labels?

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  7. I made three batches of this recipe, it was so good and I’ve been giving it out as gifts all summer long. It will become my go to gift this Christmas. I would love to have the label, especially the one for the canned version which is what I did. I plan to make even more with plum tomatoes if I can find good ones. Thank you so much for this outstanding recipe

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  8. I used 5 lbs of diced romas, not 5 lbs of uncut tomatoes, so I ended up with 12 4 oz jars, figured it out when it wasn't as savory but extremely good! Will make again this weekend with measured amount and if you are wondering, it took about 4 hours to cook down:-) Love this recipe!!

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  9. Looking forward to try this sweet and smoky tomato jam recipe. I would love to have the labels for my jars. Thank you
    Connie

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      1. Thank you for this recipe! I had seen another recipe online but it called for using vinegar instead of lime juice. When I questioned this (I don't like the taste of vinegar in canned tomatoes) I was told that the vinegar could NOT be substituted for lime/lemon juice because it "was a pickled product".
        SO I like your recipe better!!
        (And on that note, instead of lemon/lime juice, could I just use citric acid? Or does the lemon/lime juice add to the flavors?)

        Since I found your recipe while looking for a topping for sandwiches (something similar to pepper dip but with tomatoes)...would I be able to add roasted peppers to this by chance?
        THanks again!

        ALSO could you please send me the canning jar labels? Thanks!

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        1. Hi D.S. Hopefully you have received the labels! Regarding your questions, I haven't tried this recipe with citric acid and I really can't vouch for the safety of using that. Again, with the peppers, I can't say that the jam will be safe for hot water bath canning as peppers generally need to be canned with a pressure cooker to eliminate any harmful bacteria -they can also be pickled with vinegar to ensure safe canning.

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          1. Hello again! The tomato jam was very, very good! But I can't find the labels that you sent to me...?? Would you mind sending again?

            Thanks!

            Also, is it possible to reduce the sugar in the recipe so it is not as sweet?

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            1. Hi D.S, we have not tried this jam with less sugar. In addition to providing sweetness, sugar helps with the setting of the jam. If you give it a try with less sugar let us know how it goes! I did send the labels, but I will try again. Check your spam folder just in case 🙂

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  12. Love the recipe, I was so excited to get this version. It's great. Looking forward to the labels so I can share the tomato jam gifts with family and friends.

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  13. This recipe is delicious! Love the sweet Smokey slightly spicy flavour. Took an extra hour to get to the jammy state. But worth the time.
    Please send me labels as I would love to gift these jars of jam

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  14. This sounds delicious - I plan to make it for Christmas presents this year. I would love to receive your labels. Thank you!!!
    Andrea

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  16. Hi, thanks for the recipe. Could you please send me the printable labels - my mom in law loves cooking and uses your recipes to surprise friends with new delicious treats.

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  22. I would love the jar labels!!! I'm making the jam today and am very excited to try your recipe. Thanks so much!

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        1. Hi Tracy, this is mentioned in the notes section of the post- our preference are Roman (plum), cherry or grape tomatoes but any ripe, juicy tomatoes will work. I would not suggest using hothouse out-of-season tomatoes as they have very little flavor. For a beautiful, deep red jam, stick with red tomatoes

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  24. A friend gave me a tomato plant (turned out it was actually two plants) and now I have an intertwined, gigantic plant full of green tomatoes both tiny and large! It's so big that my daily tomato-treasure hunt means carefully lifting thick vines in search of ripening fruit.
    I look forward to making this jam for my own use and to give away. Please send the labels.
    Thank you.
    Sue P.

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  27. I just put together this tomato jam and it is delicious! Please share the label. These will be great to share with friends and neighbors. Thank you.

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  29. Chris, I can't wait to make this tomato jam for holiday gifting, and since my tomato harvest is coming on strong, I'm ready to go! Please send labels for this jam.
    Thanks,
    Phyllis

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  30. Please send labels. I made this last two years, and it was a total success. This looks a little different and can't wait to get started.

    Joan

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  31. I just made this recipe, I used half cherry tomatoes and half Roma because that’s what I had in the refrigerator, luckily I had everything else in the fridge. This is absolutely wonderful, the flavors compliment each other perfectly. Thanks.
    May I have the labels, please.

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  32. This is going to be a winner. I will gift and wait for he raving to begin!! Please send the sweet and smoky tomato jam labels as I will be canning at the end of the summer (' 25) and gift giving 😉
    Thank you
    Linda

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  34. Hey Chris (and the team)! What a treasure trove of "jammy" delights you have assembled for us! This one intrigues me most and will be the first I try. Please send the label PDF. I just know it will be great.

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  35. I remember making tomato preserves with my mom--the recipe was from the Ball Blue Book canning guide the first few pages are missing now, but it was from the early 1940s--(and there are still a few of my ration stamps from that era in it). I can't wait to try this recipe and add it to Christmas gift baskets. Please send the printable labels. I gave it a 5 star rating early because I know from 60 years of making tomato preserves how good this is going to be.

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  37. I cannot wait to make this recipe, I know is going to be a big hit!
    It looks absolutely amazing. Could I have the labels please. Thanks!

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  38. I cannot wait to make this recipe this weekend. I would love to have the labels. thank you.
    Billie DeView

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  43. Cooking as we speak and smells lovely. Thank you for sharing and not sure if have printable labels still available. If so would definitely love that as well for gifting. Thank you and happy holidays.

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  44. I can’t wait to try this with my Sungold cherry tomatoes next year. Please send me a set of each of your printable labels. Thank you!

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  46. Love the Tomato Jam!! Great on crackers with cream cheese or meats. Actually just a little on a spoon, yummy. What a great way to save all those beautiful tomatoes and cherry tomatoes (I cut the recipe down for those). Thanks again for the recipe!!

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  47. Delicious jam! Thank you for the fun, yummy, different recipe! Very gourmet and right up our alley! I was in the middle of cooking the jam and a tomato bisque soup at the same time and glanced quickly at my soup recipe I had printed thinking it was the jam, and I accidentally added 4 cloves of garlic! Yikes! Fortunately it tasted great and didn’t ruin it!!! lol.
    I would love your printable labels for my jars btw, very cute!!!

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  48. Very good jam and easy recipe to follow. What a great idea. Can you send me the printables please? I'd love to share my crop. Thanks

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  51. I made this and let is slow cook for nearly 24 hours in my crocknpot and it basically became bbq sauce. It’s so delicious! I can use as jam or bbq. Love it!

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  52. Hi! Can I get the labels as well? I love all you jams and labels. The Christmas Jam / marmalade is a bit hit as a gift.

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  53. Hello I just printed this tomato Jam recipe and plan on making it tomorrow ! It sounds good to Me . I also LOVE your round lid labels and the jar ones so please send them to me. Thanks for both the recipe and labels.

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  55. I love that this doesn't require any peeling. And the tip about pulsing them in my food processor instead of all that chopping was a life saver.

    But I was so disappointed in the final product. The clove took over everything (and yes, I tripled checked the measurement and spoon). I imagined jammy, complex, slightly tangy-sweet tomato with some heat and smoke. I got pumpkin pie with a little heat on the back end. That's exactly what it tastes like - pumpkin pie. No smoke at all. No tang. Super sweet. So... it's good and edible, but not at all tomatoey or savory. Definitely won't work with a charcuterie board, meat sandwich, or eggs. 3 hours of boiling and a huge chunk of my tomato crop for a product I tolerate and can't use in the myriad ways I expected.

    If sweet and pumpkin spice is what you enjoy, then you will love this. Easy recipe. Took twice as long to cook down, but still, that's just waiting and occasionally stirring, not hard.

    Used a mix of roma, campari-style, and grape tomatoes. Simmered 3 hours. Yield 6 pint jars and 1/4 cup extra.

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    1. Hi Jen, thanks for your review.
      So sorry you didn’t enjoy this recipe. So many others have loved it!
      This is one of our favorite jams for charcuterie boards but everyone is entitled to their own taste.

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  56. Hello, Made this for the 1st time. Excellent! I would also apprciate the FREE PRINTABLE LABELS, they look very nice as well. Thank you for sharing.
    Kathleen

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  57. I am in the process of making this jam to can. It is amazing and I would really appreciate the labels. Thank you!

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  64. Tried your sweet and smoky tomato jam recipe and it turned out great. Would love some labels for our new discovery.

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  65. Hi ,I just subscribes,can't wait to make these jams , would love the label for the tomato, strawberry balsamic and the quinoa crunh, if I may request. They all sound AMAZING! TJANK YOU SO MUCH!

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    1. Thanks, Pam! So glad you found us 🙂 We are happy to send all those labels, we just ask that you leave a comment on each post you are interested in. Thanks!

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  67. I’ve made various jams/jellies, but never anything like this. Can’t wait to try it! Please do send the printable labels, Chris! Thank you!

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  68. My daughter wants this recipe! She has so many tomato plants. Yum! Please forward me the printable labels! Thank You!

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  71. I am looking forward to trying this out as a unique neighbors gift for the holidays. I would love the labels please.

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  78. Hello, I'm anxious to try your recipe, it sounds delicious! Please send me some labels for my finished tomato jam. I plan to make two batches. Thank you so much! Janice Lund

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  79. This jam was fabulous. I used a boiling water bath to preserve ,p planning teo give as Thanksgiving hostess gifts and Christmas gifts. They may not , however make it since I am giving it now to friends. Wow.

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  80. Delicious on grilled cheese! Can’t wait to give this a try. I know a few of my friends and family that would really enjoy this.
    Please send printable labels. Thank you so much, Chris.

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  82. please send me the printable labels cant wait to make as gift for the holidays as my tomatoes are in full season
    thank you

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  83. Having grown cherry tomatoes for the first time I'm looking for a way of using them! This recipe sounds like the perfect fit! Could you please send me the labels.
    Thank you so much!!

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  85. I tried this recipe last fall and my family is anxiously waiting for me to make it again! We like it best on crackers over cream cheese, but another favorite way to enjoy is as a dip for my grilled cheese on sourdough! Please send me labels, as I am on my second batch for the season!

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  87. So exited to make this. Thanks for all ideas on how to use the tomato jam. Will be a wonderful addition to the annual Christmas hampers. Please send me the labels. Thank you kindly!

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  88. I'm going to be making this jam later today. Would you be able to share the labels with me? I'll be water bath canning.

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  90. I’m in the middle of making this deliciously fragrant tomato jam. May I please have the labels? That would be amazing 🌟.

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  91. Hi, I haven't tried the recipe yet but I'm excited to do so. I've got tons os tomatotes from my garden. So many even after giving a lot away.
    I would love to get the free printable labels to use. Thank you

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  92. I have a batch cooking right now. I still need to cook it down a bit more, but the taste is already WONDERFUL. I would love some of your lovely labels.
    Thanks for sharing such a yummy recipe!

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  94. I just made this delicious jam! I was skeptical about making with such a unique combination of ingredients but let me tell you… it’s wonderful!
    I’ve so enjoyed your recipes through the years and really appreciate you sharing them!
    Could you send me the labels please?
    TY

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  97. This sounds wonderful! Please send labels for hot water bath canning. Thank you so much. I enjoy your blog.

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  103. What perfect timing for this recipe. I have a neighbor who has a plethora of tomatoes and she's very generous with them. In fact, she brings, them in grocery bags. I can't wait to try this recipe gift some back to her. May I please have the labels. Thank you.

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  104. This sounds wonderful.

    Could you please send the lable for the Sweet and Smoky Tomato Jam.

    I really enjoy your recipes.
    CJ

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    1. Hi Rose, to ensure success with this recipe, it's best to stick with the proportions given. There are low-sugar and no-sugar pectins but you would need to use a recipe that is designed for that type of pectin, not this recipe. Sugar not only sweetens the jam but it helps with the set.

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  111. I am excited to try this recipe when my garden tomatoes ripen. Please send me the labels as well.

    Thanks!

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  116. There are so many beautiful tomatoes at the farmer's market...can't wait to try this recipe! Please share the labels. Thanks!

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  117. I planted way too many grape tomatoes to eat. And I am looking for an idea for gifts to make for the Holidays. This meets both. Would love to have your labels. And would love to know what kind of jars those are and where to get them.

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  120. Wow!! Ding ding ding. That sounds so good, and I will certainly give it a try. Tomato jam. Just planted 3 tomato plants here in Boise ID. Now I'll have a great recipe. Thank you. Please send the labels to compliment the Tomato jam. Thank you.
    Linda

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  125. I cannot wait to try this recipe. Please send me the beautiful labels. Also, where do you get your 6 oz jars with ridges? They are really pretty.

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  126. Can't wait to try this recipe. Last time we made 🍅 jam we doubled the batch and it never thicked. Still tasted good.

    Please send labels. They will make our jam look wonderful.
    Thank you CeCe.

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  127. Winter time is perfect, to sit at the computer and find new interesting jams. When I saw this recipe, I knew I had to try it. I would love to use your labels. I would appreciate you sending them to me.
    thank you,
    Claire

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  128. Hello Chris, this will be a perfect addition to any charcuterie and I look forward to making it! So much better to make than buy store bought. Your label are so creative and beautiful, I would appreciate if your could send them.

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  131. I am so sorry, we love this and I made it again and now can't find my labels! Could you please sent them again?

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  133. oh I wish I found this 3 months ago when I had so many cherry tomatoes but I will have it for next year. Can you send me the labels? They are fantastic

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  136. I love canning different foods to gift my children and friends and this tomato jam is perfect for gifting THANK YOU for the great recipes!

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  145. Delicious, next time I'll cut the cumin and cardamom by 1/4 and 1/8 tsp it was a little reminiscent of mild Indian flavors, not a bad thing, but just what brought to my mind. Could you send me the label pdf please? Thank you.

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  146. Thank you for the labels. I made a second batch using yellow tomatoes and added a few jalapeños for color and zest. It was a great addition to our cheese platter.

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  147. Absolutely perfect recipe. Thank you!!! Such a great way to use my bountiful harvest of tomatoes this season. Yes, please send me both sets of labels for this tomato jam. Yum, Yum.

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  153. Today i purchased 6 lbs of plum tomatoes from the farm market to make tomato jam. I found several recipes but just saw this and it is the one! Please send both types of labels, most of it will be holiday gifts. I hope to rate after the jam has been made.

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  154. I plan to make the shelf stable version since my freezer is filled to the brim. I would love for you to send me the labels. Headed out to the garden to pick 5 lbs. of tomatoes. I’ve prepared many recipes from your site-have not been disappointed yet. Can’t wait to serve and gift this tomato jam. Thank you!

    Sharron

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  155. I was gifted a box full of cherry tomatoes from my brother’s garden so I decided to try this recipe. Wow! This is outrageously good. I hope he sends me more. I’ll definitely make another batch. Please send labels and thanks so much for all your great recipes.

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  156. Please send round labels. Just made a batch - tastes delicious - and what great gifts as I put it in 4 oz. jars to spread the joy!

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    2. Hi Jane, it says the email with the labels is blocked. You may need to update your email settings.

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  158. Please send canning labels. I can’t wait to use this recipe to can some jam for my granddaughter. She loves it.

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  159. Please send both types of labels-refrigerator and canned. We tried making this today. It was so delicious we decided to keep today’s batch for our families and make more tomorrow for gifts.
    Thanks!
    Missy

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  160. Another great recipe from the cafe sucre farine! Please send me the labels! What lovely gifts this will make. Thank you so much!

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  162. This will taste so good in the winter when all we have in the stores are pale, tasteless tomatoes.
    I see Christmas gifts here.

    Please, may I have the labels.

    Thanks

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  163. Please send me the labels for Smoky Tomato Jam . . . thank you so much . . . you always have such interesting recipes. It is much appreciated.

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  166. HI: thanks a great recipe. We were trying to figure out what to do with all our tomatoes. I can and process them soI would love
    the labels. thanks so much,

    Joanne Anderson

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    2. Yum, this jam will be delicious on grilled cheese made in the woodfired pizza oven. I would love the label pdf for this jam.
      Thank you.

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  173. Hello and thank you for the inspiration you provide.
    I am looking forward to making the tomato jam. Please sent the file for the printable labels so I can give as gifts.

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  174. Looks delicious. Just what I am looking for to help deal with our tomato mountain this year in the garden! I love your recipes; thank you for taking the trouble to do them. Please send me labels for the non refrigerated version. Thank you

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  177. Will make this delicious recipe this weekend with our glut of tomatoes, I would like you to send the free printable labels. Thank you JC

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  179. So excited to try! Would love it if you could email me each set of labels.
    What great little surprise gifts to pass along to friends and family.

    Thank you!!
    Have a wonderful day!

    Heather

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  180. I've been supplying tomatoes to all of my neighbors and now I know what I'll make with this next picking! This sounds sooo delicious and will be fun to give to family as gifts. Chris, you are a genius. Please send the labels email. Thanks so much for all of your great tasting simple recipes and inspiration!

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    2. I am so excited to make, can and try this. I just know it will be delicious! Please email labels and thank you!

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    3. I can't wait to make this recipe. It's very similar to one that I have made and canned. THANK YOU!!
      Please send free labels,
      Bon Appetite, Suzanne

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    2. Hi H, the labels were not able to be delivered. Could there be an error in your email address?

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  184. I made the tomato jam tonight. Used the water bath method for canning. I would like the printable pdf please.

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  186. Been looking for a recipe for tomato jam ever since I enjoyed it as the base for a burrata prosciutto salad at my favorite restaurant. This looks delicious and I want to try making it for Xmas gifts so would love the labels.

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  187. This is the most delicious condiment ever! Made it last year and am making it again this year. Everyone on the gift list loved it and we do too. You are the jam queen as far as I’m concerned!

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  188. This looks delicious and I would like to try it , along with your well designed and useful labels. Looking forward to it.

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  190. Opps! I made this as a very popular Christmas present last year but now I can’t find the labels. Can you please send them again and thank you.

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  191. Hello- Happy Sunday ,
    Another wonderful recipe ! Excited to use our home grown tomatoes & gift our family & friends with this surprise ! I would love to use the cute labels - Thank you!
    Blessings,
    Bernice

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  192. Hi cafe sucre farine team,
    The tomato jam looks great!
    Could you please email the free printable labels for this recipe.
    Thank you 🙂

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    2. Gave it as gifts last Christmas. They want a repeat order. Please send labels for shelf stable preparation.

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  194. Looks like another winner, Chris. I KNOW what some of my friends will be getting as part of their Xmas gift this year - even if it is just over 5 months away!

    I'd love the pdf for the labels
    Thanks to you & the team, for all you do. Have a blessed weekend!

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  195. Looking forward to trying this recipe! Would like to request labels for fridge or freezer---thank you.

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  198. I have made tomato jam in the past to can and am looking forward to trying your version!! Please send the labels - and also, how many pint jars will this make? Thanks, Vicki

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    1. Hi Vicki, we got 6 6-ounce jars when making this jam however, the finished yield can vary, depending on the type of tomato you use and the thickness to which you cook it. We are happy to send the labels.

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  199. I am making this recipe right now. It looks so interesting and tasty. I would love to receive the labels.

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  200. I love tomato preserves and this sounds amazing, can I please have the printable labels for the Sweet and Smokey Tomato Jam. Thank you very much

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  202. I have about 10 lbs of cherry tomatoes in the freezer! Ready to start making your lovely tomato jam. Christmas is coming, would appreciate your labe.

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  203. Can't wait to try this recipe when my garden gives me her bounty.
    I will keep a few jars but give the others as gifts.
    May I please have the printable labels?
    Thanks so much!!

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  205. It looks like we shall have a bumper crop of tomatoes this year so would love to receive some labels as I shall be gifting some of these to friends. Thank you.

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  208. I am so excited to make your smoky Tomato Jam and Sweet and Spicy Fig Spread. Boards are my new thing!!
    As a Sorority House Director we have several occasions to use them. I also love making Jams! I am new to your site and LOVING IT!
    Please, I would love the labels.....Thank you so much!

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  209. What a good way to put up tomatoes. This was, by far, the most popular of my jam gifts this Christmas. Thank goodness I kept one jar for myself.

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  210. I just had Smokey Tomato Jam for the first time! It was absolutely delicious. I will be making this when the tomatoes come in! I would love to have the labels. Such a nice addition to the recipe! Thank you so much,
    Jan Elledge

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  211. Greetings from Turks & Caicos Islands 😊 We're blessed with a huge crop of tomatoes this winter...yes, winter lol. Another wonderful recipe - a batch of tomato jam is on the stove right now! Would love the labels please. Thank you.

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  212. Fully expect this jam to be as excellent as your Tuscan Herbed Salt has turned out to be. Please also send the labels for Sweet and Smokey Tomato Jam. Thanks for all the good things you offer.

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  216. Thank you for making the labels available to us. Please send the Tomato Jam label. I can't wait to make this recipe. The Cafe Sucre Farine is one of my happy places.

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  219. Thank you for your high quality blog. I enjoy reading them all!
    Can't wait to try the Tomato Jam with next year's tomato crop.
    Yes, please send the printable label. Thanks!

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  220. Thank you so much for sharing this recipe, Chris. I used garden tomatoes this summer and only had enough for half of a batch. Ohhhh my gosh, the jam is so delicious I was WILLING those tomatoes to ripen so I could make more! I used half pint jars and, although it took 2 rounds, made a full batch of this heavenly jam, got it canned in a water bath, and am now bagging some of it up to give out as neighbor gifts. This will be a go-to for me every year when the garden tomatoes are bountiful. My daughter said to make sure to save enough for us for the rest of the year-she's hooked on it too!

    Merry Christmas, a happy and healthy 2023 and thanks again!

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  221. Hi Chris- This sounds amazing. Great addition to my neighbors gift basket. May I please have the labels? Always love your art work. Any plans for a cookbook? I’ll order mine now!
    Merry Christmas 🎄
    Debra
    Seaside, Oregon

    Love the ridiculously easy focaccia recipes! Thank you.

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    1. Thanks so much, Debra! I really appreciate your kind words💕. I have thought of a cookbook but feel that, at this point in time, it would interfere with my priorities which are my faith, family and community (including the blog). We will send the labels your way.

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  222. I think you sent me these labels, but I cannot find them. Please send or re-send to me. Merry Christmas.
    Cindy

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  223. Hi Chris,
    I am making your Sweet and Smokey Tomato Jam as Christmas gifts and would like your labels, please
    Thankyou

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      1. Hi Chris,
        I made this jam yesterday. It is delicious!
        However, I let it cook for 2hrs and it is still not thick as jam should be. Should I try cooking it some more?
        Thank you for your many wonderful recipes!

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        1. Yes, stoves and tomatoes can vary so just cook it until it's to your preferred consistency. Longer cooking will not hurt it!

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  226. I just made my 2nd batch of this yesterday, and am planning on giving as gifts this Christmas! If you could send me the labels -- that would be AWESOME! Blessings upon you!

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  227. Hi
    I’m making Sweet and Smoky tomato jam for my book club Christmas gifts and would like the labels please!
    Thanks, can’t wait to try it!!

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  228. Hi there.
    I am from South Africa and this receipt sounds amazing.
    I would love to make for Christmas gifts.
    Please could you send me the printable labels.
    Thank You

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  230. I held off as long as I could this morning.
    The scent alone had me stirring the pot just to enjoy the aroma of the tomatoes, and spices.
    I have plans to make as many different jams and jellies as possible for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year but your Sweet & Smokey Tomato Jam will be filling a lot of Christmas stockings this year!
    So darned good!

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  232. Wow...another winner. I may slip a little crumbled cooked bacon in there too. I'd like the labels for this please.

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  233. My grandmother used to say that a gift from the hand was a gift from the heart. I agree and will add these to my list. Love the labels you provide.Cindy

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  234. Please send me the label for your Sweet and Smokey Tomato Jam.
    All the jelly and jam recipes are stopping me in my tracks.
    Making this on Monday!

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  236. Yum! This is definitely going on my holiday appetizer list. I love making charcuterie boards and this would be perfect, along with your sweet and spicy red pepper Jam. Again, I would love to have the labels for these as well. I hope you know that you are contributing to the weight gain of this particular fan..lol. Every time I ask my son what kind of dessert he'd like, butter cake with raspberry couli always comes up!

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  237. This is definitely going in my Thanksgiving loot bags. Please, please, please send the labels. Thank you for giving us such a great site!

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  239. I'm addicted to this stuff, but I did add 2x the smoked paprika. Now I'm going to make a bigger batch for Christmas gifts, so labels would be much appreciated. Think I'll check some of your recipes!

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  240. I cheated a bit on this wildly wonderful recipe. After 90 minutes cooking it still didn’t seem reduced enough. (I think the length of time really depends on how watery your tomatoes are. I used some beautiful beefsteaks instead of cherry.) Since it was time to go to bed, I put the pot in the fridge until morning. The advantage was that I could then see how thick the jam really was at that point and I could taste it. So I put it back on the stovetop until reduced a bit more than water bathed canned the lot. Beautiful ending with the lovely labels attached.

    My neighbor who gave me the beefsteaks has a huge full cherry tomato bush right now. She’s always relieved when I help with tomato consumption so there is at least one more batch of this jam in my future.

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  242. I am in process a batch of this lucious jam..Have enjoyed it with pork and cheese and crackers. BTW! This is my second batch of Sweet and Smoky Jam. I gave the first go round away. For this batch, I did just amp up the flavor with the addition of 1/4 cup brandy. LOL It added an incredible depth of flavor. If anyone is reading this..try this jam before your neighbors wonderful end of season tomatoes are gone. For the first batch I bought mostly grape tomatoes. However, my cousin gave me 5 lbs of ripe from the garden tomatoes. Makes a difference I think..maybe.
    Thank you so much for bringing , yet , another recipe.

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  243. Hi Chris. I am planning on making this jam later today as I need to use up my abundant tomato crop. I would love for you to send me the labels 🙏🏻❤️❤️❤️Your blog and enjoy all your posts and trip stories. Be fun to join you sometime.

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  244. Recipe looks amazing. I made Bacon/Tomato jam earlier this year, but this one is already printed in my file. Would you mind sending me the labels...going to make it for Christmas gifts this year...God bless!

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  246. Just made 2 batches of the sweet and smoky tomato jam. I am lucky I have two cast iron pots. It turned out great. Getting ready for the Holidays. Please send the labels for them. The front and top ones .
    I give it a 5 star rating.

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  248. Can't wait to try this! It sounds amazing. I have so many cherry tomatoes and this is the answer to my prayers. Please send me some labels too.
    Thanks,
    Kathie

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  250. Hi Chris
    My friend and I made this yesterday. The taste is great, however it took a lot longer to cook. The recipe says it thickens when it cools. Ours didn’t so we cooked it for another 1/2 hour this morning. Different tomatoes all have different amounts of water. We used a variety of garden tomatoes, Roma and other varieties. Love the flavour and I think it would make a great alternative cocktail sauce for shrimp.
    Thanks for the recipe.

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  251. i have made tomato jam in the past and this recipe sounds yummy! please send me the FREE PRINTABLE LABELS so i can jazz up my holiday gift jars. Thank You!

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  252. For those of you who are thinking of making this, don't wait--you'll love it! I just finished my first batch and it's fabulous!! I couldn't wait for it to cool before I was eating it by the spoonful. I can't wait to make more for gifts! Thanks for another great recipe and please send labels.

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  253. I made this jam with tomatoes I bought at a farm market and it took a very long time to cook. However, it was worth the wait! Guests enjoyed it with a cheese board and I enjoyed it on toast while tidying up!
    May I have labels, please?

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  255. hi! Would you please send me these labels? I recently made your strawberry freezer jam and it turned out amazing! I was so happy since this was my very first time making a jam. Thank you so much!

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  257. Can I please get the labels for the tomato jam and the strawberry habanero, Cranberry sriracha and mango jalapeno. Can wait to make each of these recipes. Thank you
    Dawn

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    1. We are happy to send the labels, Dawn. In the future if you could leave a comment on each individual post that will help keep us organized 🙂

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      1. I'm looking forward to making this with all the tomatoes I'm harvesting. I'd love the labels for the tomato jam. Thank you in advance.

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  259. I would love the labels for this. I am making food gifts for my Christmas presents this year and I think this looks delicious!
    Thanks
    Linda

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  261. I checked the University extension link in the recipe. It says Note: The 5-minute processing time is for altitudes of 0-1000 feet. Add 1 minute of processing time for every 1000 feet of additional altitude.)

    Why does your recipe say process 20 minutes?

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  262. I would love the labels please. Going to make this for the family as they all love cheese and using different condiments.
    I’m sure this will be very popular. Thank you

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    1. Sure, Vicki! I got 6 6-ounce jars when making this jam however, the finished yield can vary, depending on the type of tomato you use and the thickness to which you cook it.

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  269. Every one of your recipes is a guaranteed winner. I look forward to trying this one. Labels please. Sounds like a fabulous gift.

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  270. Please send the labels for the tomato jam. I plan on making it next week. Your recipes are always wonderful!
    Thank you
    Susan

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  271. This recipe sounds right up my alley since I like unique. I plan on making it around Christmas to give to neighbors. Thank you so much
    for all your wonderful recipes you have made available to us home chefs. Yes, I would like to have the labels.

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  272. Was just thinking about trying a Tomato Jam recipe & then yours pops into my email! Awesome! I would love to receive the labels as well! Thanks in advance!!

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  273. Love the recipe! This jam is unexpectedly delicious. Second batch we smoked the tomatoes before reducing to jam, and used less sugar for complementing chicken and pork. Please send labels. Thanks

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  274. Looking forward to making this recipe, looks delicious! Our tomatoes are gone for the season but the farmers market still has some.
    Thanks again for all the wonderful recipes. I would love to have both labels.

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  275. Would love to receive the labels for the Sweet and Smoky Tomato Jam as well as the Blueberry Jam. I'm just discovering your website, after a Pinterest search, and am looking forward to trying some of your "casually elegant deliciousness" recipes! So many tea time cake recipes! Love your thoughts for the day and the inspirational songs you post! I've already signed up for your blog and recipes via email. So glad I stumbled upon The Café Sucre Farine!!

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  276. I would love to have the labels please. I am so glad you mentioned ginger paste. That would be great to always have on hand. Thanks for all the smart tips you share with readers. I have heard of tomato jam before but have never made it. It sounds delicious.

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  277. This sounds so good and I've just purchased all of the tomatoes and can't wait to make it. Thank you for the recipe. If possible, I would love to have the labels too.

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  278. I just finished making the tomato jam, and all I can say is - yum!
    Mine took about 1 hour & 45 min. , but as Chris said - every stove is different. I’ll be putting this on everything! Thanks for another delicious recipe!

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  279. Hi, I'm in the simmer down process of the tomatoes. can't wait...smells and taste delicious! This is my first year to have garden. I planted sungolds and sweet 100 tomatoes, along with peppers and onions and of course squash.
    Could you please send me your cute labels. Thank you for sharing recipe and labels.

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  280. Please send the labels for the tomato jam. This may be my general gift at Christmas for 2022! By the way, I love that you end with Scripture and praise music. I use almost all of your recipes. When we summered away from home this year I just logged on to your blog for recipes! Thank you, Marcia

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  281. Yes, we will be Jammin’ at our hose this weekend too😎!
    Thank you in advance for the beautiful labels !

    Rinda

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  284. I’m going to make tomato jam this weekend, and would love to have both of the labels.
    In the words of Bob Marley - “we’re jammin”.😁

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  288. Thank you Chris for such a mouthwatering recipe. I would love your labels the square and the round as I will definitely make this for gifts.

    Irene E

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  289. I've hot the tomatoes and I'm about to do some serious jammin. Please send me your labels.

    Thanks much for a great, easy recipe.

    JCM

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  290. This recipe looks fantastic, Chris. Would you please send me the labels so I can make for my family and friends.

    Thanks so much,

    Patricia

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    2. Oh my. I made my first batch yesterday. Delicious! I like to use the water bath method for all my canning so I can walk into my pantry on a dreary November and see Summer all around me. This Sweet and Smoky Tomato Jam is a new, beautiful and tasty addition to my standard canning lineup. I followed the directions to the letter; didn't change one thing. Yet another recipe of perfection from the cafe. My garden overfloweth so a second batch using more of our tomatoes is currently underway. Thank you.

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  298. The hot weather in the UK has led to a glue of lovely tomatoes in my garden so definitely giving this jam a try. Would love the labels please so that I can give a gifts.

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    1. Hi Susan, I always freeze my jam right in the glass jar. I've been doing this for more years than I care to admit 😂 and have never had an issue. It's important to leave a half inch of head space at the top of each jar though so the jam has room to expand when it freezes.

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  300. I've made MANY of your recipes and your website is the first place I go when entertaining. I'm going to make the Sweet Smokey Tomato Jam and the Honey Caramel Almond Shortbread Bars in addition to some of your other recipes for a friend recovering from surgery. Could you send me the labels for both? Thanks!!!

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  302. I left a comment yesterday but do not see it. Thank you so much for tomato recipe. I have made all of you jam/jelly recipes.Wonderful. please send labels. I left a question. My family loves apple jelly in the fall. Do you have a freezer apple jelly recipe?

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    1. Hi Nancy, we will try again to send the labels.'
      Regarding your question, I don't have an apple freezer jelly recipe but that's a wonderful idea for the fall!

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  304. This looks delicious. I am definitely going to make it. Please send the Sweet and Smokey Tomato jam labels. Thank you

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  307. They all look so good, would appreciate the labels ready for the Aussie summer preserving season.
    Thank you

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  313. Great idea for Christmas gifts this year! Thank you for the recipe and I'd like to receive the labels.

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  314. Would love to have Smokey tomato jam labels. I have a question. My family loves Apple jelly in the fall. Do you have a recipe for freezer Apple jelly or jam?

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  315. Thank you for all the delicious recipes, I would appreciate the labels. Apreciate your kindness Chris, Cheers Brenda

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  316. I can't wait for enough of my tomatoes to ripen so I can make this! Please send me the labels. Thank you and God Bless!

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  320. It’s simmering on the stove and it tastes fantastic. What a POW of flavor! Could you please send the labels; I am canning it so it’s shelf stable.
    Thank you so very much!!

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  326. Hello,
    I enjoy your website tremendously.
    I would love the labels for the tomato jam,as I have many friends and family members who are foodies. I would love to treat them to this!!!

    Most kind regards,
    M.

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  327. Wow, Sweet & Smokey Tomato Jam! Definitely would be a delightful treat on a toasted grilled cheese. YUM! I would love the labels to adorn my gift jars. Thank you.

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  328. Canned wait to try this recipe. I tried a different on, but was not impressed. You have never steered me wrong. May I please have the lables? Thankw again.

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  329. I just finished making this jam and it has received an excellent review by my husband and myself! Could you send the link for the labels? Thanks for an excellent new recipe!

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    1. Yay! I really appreciate you leaving a review, Liz and I'm so happy you have already enjoyed this recipe. Just sent the labels.

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  331. I would love labels for the Sweet and Smoky Tomato Jam! This sounds so good and I have quite a few "extra" tomatoes this year.

    Thanks,
    Anita

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  332. Hello- I would like to get your Sweet and Smokey Tomato Jam printable labels. I love all your recipes! I look forward to making this tomato jam.
    Thank you!
    Yvonne Macpherson

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  333. It was perfect timing as I was harvesting tomatoes this morning. The jam is cooling in the pot. The flavor is great, I added a lot more pepper flakes and half way though didn't think the ginger came through much so I added some fresh grated. I also keep the same ginger in the frig but have noticed it is far less gingery and pretty sweet. It doesn't hold well in baking for boiling as in this recipe. One other comment would be use Roma's/paste tomatoes only. I used some from my garden but mostly used my heirlooms as the recipe states to use juicy tomatoes. I would not do this next time but stick with a not juicy cooking type of tomato because they are very meaty with a low water content. It has taken about 2.5 hours to get to jam at a pretty good boil at which point it has lost most of it's texture. It is worth the wait and basically no effort other than chopping tomatoes. Super easy and very good. I think I will share some with friends - thank you!
    I would love the labels please.

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    1. So happy you enjoyed this jam, Ann. I love that the recipe is adaptable to individual tastes and, you're right, the cooking time will depend on the tomatoes.

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  334. Chris,
    I love all your recipes and can’t wait to make this with my own fresh garden tomatoes.
    Please send me the labels.

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  337. Good Sunday morning! Stopping by the Farmers Market after church today. Now I'm hoping for some nice AFFORDABLE tomatoes! Would love the labels. Thanks for the offer.

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      1. I'm sorry, but I have not seen the email yet with my labels. Going to send my email again, encase I mistyped it the first time. Thank you in advance!

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  340. Looks delicious. I am always looking for unique items to add to a charcuterie board.
    Please send the labels. Thank you.

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  341. Hello
    Love all your recipes that I tried and I can't wait to try this one.
    Please send labels.
    Keep on cooking.

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  342. Hi Chris.. even though I don't have a tomato garden, I am going to give this recipe a try. Please send me the labels. Thank you for being so generous with you time to send them.

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  343. Would love the labels. Thank you.
    This recipe came at the perfect time...found some lovely boards on sale for making up charcuterie boards for Christmas gifts. Plan on making some of your ridiculously easy breads and buns too. This will be a perfect addition! Thanks so much!

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  344. I can't wait to make this, we have a huge surplus of tomatoes from our garden this year! Please send the labels, this will make a wonderful gift. Thank you!

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  345. Chris,
    You never stop amazing us!
    Would love to have your cute labels for the Smoky Tomato Jam!
    Can’t wait to use for a dinner party and to give as gifts!
    Thank you!
    Gale Crudup

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  348. I have 4 tomato plants and hope to have enough tomatoes to make this next week. Please send labels, and THANK YOU!

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  352. I am anxious to make this as the season is winding down. Please send the labels as I would also like to use some for gifts.

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  353. Hello and thanks for the recipe, sounds delicious. Am going to make this in the morning! Can you please send the link to the labels.

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  354. Hello Chris, I plan to give this jam as Christmas gifts as the rich red color will be perfect for the season.Please send the labels. Thank you

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  356. Hi Chris,
    Another great recipe to add to my collection of recipes from you..
    I plan to make this very soon, and would appreciate the labels.. Thanks you.
    Heathe

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  357. I planted too many tomatoes this year, this is a perfect recipe for me to be able to share the bounty! I would love the labels too, you do such a great job of making my food gifts look fabulous! Thank you!

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    1. I'm not sure you can have too many tomatoes 😂 - but this will be a great way to use them. Just sent the label, Margaret.

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  358. Can't wait to try this. It sounds really yummy.
    Looking forward to the labels. I am planning to refrigerate or freeze my jam.
    Thank you

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    1. Hi Kathy, sending the labels now!
      Regarding your question, I did not core the cherry or Roma tomatoes but if you’re using large tomatoes, I would cut out the core.

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  361. This recipe sounds really good! Would appreciate receiving the labels templates.

    Thanks, and have a great day.

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  362. This does look interesting. Please send round labels. Thanks. Enjoyed your one bowl Reese’s peanut butter cookies.

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  363. Hi Chris! I'd love the label templates, please. This looks yummy! Now - all I have to do is wait for tomatoes to go on sale. We're currently paying $ 4-5/pint for cherry tomatoes, which rarely EVER go on sale, unfortunately, & (big) red tomatoes are steady at about $ 2/#. Produce prices are astronomical here, but not QUITE as bad as the meat prices. If we're lucky lean ground beef goes on sale for $ 4/#. Stewing beef $ 6/#. And steaks & roasts worse. Our local co-operative chain does their own cutting, & have a 28 day, dry aging, air cooled cooler with a 1/4 beef hanging on display. The stuff is $ 50-55 PER POUND! And Alberta is the beef capital of Canada. And the $ 4 & 6/# meat are Walmart prices - therefore not AAA Prime. Sadly. 😖

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    1. Yikes! That's frightful! Hope you find some reasonable tomatoes - maybe a friend will have an overabundance. We're happy to send the labels.

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  364. This sounds really yummy. Can I use the jars I bought that you suggested for the peach freezer jam? They're the ones with the cork and plastic lids. And please, send me the labels. Thanks. Linda

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    1. Hi Linda, will send the labels now. Regarding your question, you could use those jars for freezer jam but not for canning.

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  365. Can’t wait to try this sweet & smokey tomato jam recipe.

    Please send the printable labels, as I’m sure to be sharing with family!

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    1. Hi Linda, hope you enjoy the jam.
      We just tried to send the labels but the email was returned. Perhaps you could send your email address again??

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  366. Hi Chris, This looks so very intriguing! Can’t wait to try it. I would love to receive the labels to go with it. Thank you so much!

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  367. I just adore your site and your recipes. I will be making this jam recipe this afternoon with tomatoes from a friend's Biodynamic gardens and would really love a set of labels please, as I will be giving some jars as gifts. Our season runs long here, we'll into October, so I'll have many chances to enjoy & share!

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  368. This sounds like a great addition to my charcuterie board collection of recipes. I would love the labels. Thank you very much

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  370. I saw the spices you use in this recipe and knowing my sister’s garden will provide me with lots of tomatoes next week, I am ready to make this one. Please send the labels. I used the raspberry jam ones and tonight will use the strawberry jam ones on jars of your easy recipe.
    Thank you.

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  375. What a perfect gift to give! Would appreciate the labels. I have tried many of your recipes and none of them have ever disappointed! I also look forward to reading along on your travels (with envy🙂.)

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  376. I have made a savory version of tomato jam and look forward to trying your recipe as we have a bumper crop of tomatoes this summer. Would love to have the labels. Thank you so much.

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  378. Chris, I can’t wait to try this recipe. So unusual. You are the only one I know that includes these special labels for your recipes. Thank you.

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  382. It's Saturday...farmer's market day. Would love to receive the pdf for the labels. Your recipes have become a stable in my weekly menus.

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  385. Thanks for another wonderful recipe! My garden tomatoes are producing well and would love to make this jam. Thanks for designing and making the labels available, too! I would love to receive them.

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  386. I just made an emergency trip to the Farmers' Market so I can make this TODAY! Would very much appreciate receiving the labels. Thank you

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  388. Can’t wait to make the tomato jam and share with friends! Looks fabulous!
    Please send the labels to me. Thanks so much

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  390. Am looking forward to making this for Christmas gifts! Please send the labels, which will make the jars look so professional! Thank you!

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  394. This sounds delicious…and a really nice and different addition to a cheese board. I’m on my way to get tomatoes and would love the labels, please. It will be nice to serve to guests next weekend and to give them a little jar to take hoe.

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  395. Chris, I love ALL your recipes.
    Have made a lot of them and love
    the labels either for jams, cookies
    and squares etc. Please send me the pdf
    file for both styles of jars
    if possible.

    Thank you! Jan

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  396. Hello Chris,
    Sadly I requested your printable labels previously, but I was unable to get them. I make tomato jam, and I'm excited to try your Sweet and Smoky Tomato Jam and the corresponding labels! I am hoping that I am able to get them this time. I love your recipes and congratulate you on your wonderfully creative recipes!!
    Melinda Marashi

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    1. I'm so sorry you didn't receive the labels, Melinda. Please let us know if you didn't receive these labels and request any others again. Although we could occasionally inadvertently miss sending out some labels, I think that sometimes they end up in junk mail.

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  397. Here in the UK I look forward to receiving your wonderful recipes. My love of American food was started when a dear friend bought me three American cookery books back in the 1970s and after several visits to the USA I'm still collecting. I am really looking forward to making this wonderful Tomato Jam and would love the link for the lables. Thank you for your wonderful recipes and look forward to many more.

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  399. Cannot wait to make this. I will use it to make crostini with various types of cheese. Love the labels and will appreciate you sending them. They will make wonderful gifts, too. Thanks for the recipe.

    Kelly Sack

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  402. Wow. Very anxious to do this tomatoe jam. Exciting possibilities. We have lots of tomatoes in our little greenhouse and I usually end up giving most away, now I can make use of them and enjoy the outcome. Thank you

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  403. Another great recipe from The Cafe that is in my cooking queue! I'd love to have the labels to finish them off!
    Keep cooking! 🙂

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  405. I’ve been looking for savory gift ideas and this tomato jam is perfect. Thanks for posting the recipe and, he’s, I would love the pdf for the labels. This is my next food project.

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    1. Hi Maria, I haven't tried this with canned tomatoes but it should work. I would use good quality tomatoes and expect the cooking time to be longer.

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