If you’re tired of serving the same appetizers and want to try something new, consider this Sweet Tomato Jam. This three-layered appetizer is made with freshly prepared pesto, ricotta cheese, and homemade tomato jam. It’s easy to prepare in advance for parties or gatherings with friends, and you can use either fresh or canned diced tomatoes. Serve it with toasted bread or crackers, and your guests will love this dish!
Tomato Jam Ingredients:
4 lbs tomatoes, peeled and seeded
1/2 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground pepper
zest of 1 lemon
fresh basil shredded
Pesto Ingredients:
3 teaspoons pine nuts
2 cups fresh basil leaves
1 garlic clove
pinch of salt
1/2 cup plus 3 Tbsp grated parmesan cheese
1 1/4 cups extra virgin olive oil
Serve with Ricotta cheese and toast
Chapters:
00:00 intro
00:14 Ingredients
00:48 making tomato jam
01:32 making the pesto
03:48 layering the tomato, cheese, and pesto
05:03 Grilling the bread