Description
This Roasted Beet Jam is a delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors, made by roasting fresh beets and simmering them with sugar, apple cider vinegar, and aromatic spices. Perfect as a condiment for cheese boards, toast, or roasted meats, this vibrant jam offers a unique twist with a hint of ginger and cinnamon.
Ingredients
Scale
Beets and Oil
- 1 1/2 pounds red beets, trimmed, peeled, and cubed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Jam Mixture
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 1/4 cup water, plus more as needed for consistency
Instructions
- Roast the Beets: Preheat your oven to 400°F. Toss the cubed beets with olive oil to coat evenly, then spread them in a single layer on a baking sheet. Roast for 35 to 40 minutes or until the beets are fork-tender and caramelized slightly on the edges. Allow them to cool slightly before proceeding.
- Puree the Beets: Transfer the roasted beets to a food processor. Pulse until finely chopped or blend until smooth, depending on your texture preference for the jam.
- Prepare the Jam Base: In a medium saucepan, combine the pureed beets, sugar, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, grated ginger, ground cinnamon, salt, and a splash of water. Stir to blend all ingredients thoroughly.
- Cook the Jam: Heat the mixture over medium heat until it comes to a boil. Then reduce to a simmer, cooking uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and encourage even cooking. The jam should thicken to a spreadable, jam-like consistency. Add additional water in 1 tablespoon increments if the mixture becomes too thick.
- Cool and Store: Once the jam is thick and glossy, remove the saucepan from heat. Let the jam cool to room temperature, then transfer it to sterilized jars. Refrigerate to firm up further. The jam can be stored in the fridge for up to two weeks or frozen for longer shelf life.
Notes
- This savory-sweet jam pairs beautifully with goat cheese, roasted meats, toast, or charcuterie boards.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or freeze for longer storage.
- For a smoother texture, blend the jam again before jarring.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Roasting, Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 35
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
