Burger Upgrade: Try Tomato Jam

Skip the basic ketchup bottle. The secret for premium beef is a rich, sweet-and-savory tomato jam.

Regular ketchup brings a lot of high-fructose sweetness and sharp vinegar to the party, tomato jam plays a is the cleaner, interesting cousin.

It's slow-simmered with brown sugar, warm spices like cumin and cinnamon, and a splash of apple cider vinegar.

The result is a thick spread that brings out the deep, rich flavors of high-quality beef rather than covering them up.

30-Minute Tomato Jam Recipe

You don't need all day to make a killer batch. Throw these ingredients into a saucepan and let the stove do the work.

• 1 lb Ripe Tomatoes (Roma or vine-ripened, finely chopped)
• 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
• 2 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
• 1 tbsp Fresh Ginger (grated)
• 1/4 tsp Smoked Paprika & Cumin
• A pinch of salt and black pepper

Directions: Combine everything in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a low simmer, stirring occasionally, until the mixture transforms into a thick, glossy, jam-like consistency (about 30–40 minutes). Let it cool completely before slathering it over a perfectly seared, juicy burger.

Any leftover jam keeps easily in a glass jar in the fridge for up to two weeks, if it lasts that long!

What about you, up for a new challenge thats better than ketchup?  Tell me how it goes for you!

XOXO, 

Louisa