Tomato Chilli Jam
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The Tomato and The Chilli
The Roma Tomato
The Roma tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) is a firm, meaty variety of tomato known for its dense flesh and lower water content, making it ideal for cooking. With a distinctive oblong shape and vibrant red colour, Roma tomatoes have a smooth texture and fewer seeds compared to other varieties. Their flavour is mildly sweet with a balanced acidity, which intensifies when cooked, creating a rich and savoury profile.
Roma tomatoes are especially favoured in sauces, stews, and jams due to their ability to break down into a thick, velvety consistency. Their natural sweetness deepens during the cooking process, while the acidity mellows, making them a perfect base for preserves like tomato chilli jam. Whether used raw or cooked, the Roma tomato adds a robust, full-bodied flavor to any dish, making it a staple in both traditional and modern kitchens.
The Chilli
Chillies (Capsicum spp.) are small, fiery fruits known for their intense heat and bold flavours. They range in heat from mild to extremely hot, depending on the variety, and their vibrant red or green colours add visual appeal to any dish. Chillies provide a spicy kick that enlivens the palate, and their heat is balanced by a natural fruity flavour, making them an ideal complement to the sweet and savoury notes of tomatoes.
Our Tomato Chilli Jam
At Nyanza Estates, we combine the rich sweetness of ripe tomatoes with the bold heat of fresh chillies to create our signature tomato chilli jam. Our tomatoes are handpicked at peak ripeness to ensure maximum flavour and sweetness, while the chillies are selected for their vibrant heat and freshness. Together, they form a jam that is both sweet and savoury, with just the right amount of spice to create a balanced and exciting taste experience.
Our tomato chilli jam is made by slowly cooking tomatoes and chillies with sugar and a touch of vinegar, which enhances the natural flavours of the fruit while adding a subtle tang. The result is a jam that starts with a burst of sweet, rich tomato flavour, followed by a warming heat from the chillies. The jam has a smooth, thick texture, perfect for spreading on sandwiches, adding to cheese boards, or pairing with roasted meats for a flavourful glaze.
As with all our jams, our tomato chilli jam is made in small batches in our nut-free kitchens, ensuring that every jar meets our high standards of quality. We use steam-jacketed stainless-steel pots to carefully control the cooking process, and we never use artificial colours or flavours. This allows the natural sweetness of the tomatoes and the spicy kick of the chillies to shine through in every spoonful.
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