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This fresh Tomato Relish is the perfect solution to a bumper crop of cherry tomatoes. It tastes amazing on everything and all by itself!!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Tomato relish is the perfect solution to too many fresh tomatoes!! The cherry tomatoes are really going crazy and it seems like every day my husband comes in with a new bowl full. In my attempts to find something to do with them other than just eat them right out of the garden or put them in salads I made up a batch of sweet tomato relish. It was a good decision.
It is delicious and it goes with everything! Seriously, you could put this on top of anything and everything and you could also just eat it from a spoon or with tortilla chips. It is that good and is similar to a tomato chutney.
Ingredients Needed
- Cherry Tomatoes
- Sweet Onion
- Sugar, granulated sugar and brown sugar
- Dried Thyme
- Olive Oil
- Salt and Pepper
How to make Tomato Relish
- Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add onions and sauté until the onions are soft.
- Add in tomatoes, sugar and thyme
- Stir and simmer mixture until thickened
- Smash the tomatoes with the back of a spoon if needed.
- Salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm or chilled. Keep stored in the refrigerator.
Tips from leigh Anne
- Tomato Relish is delicious on top of hamburgers, hot dogs or as a condiment with with beef, chicken or fish. Use it instead of ketchup or salsa.
- Add a spoonful of tomato salsa in with your eggs for a delicious breakfast.
- To add a little heat to this relish, add in some red pepper flakes or some chopped jalapenos
- Use as a dipping sauce or dip with crackers and cheeses. It’s also great for dipping chicken nuggets
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best way to store leftover tomato relish?
Store in the refrigerator in a jar or other airtight container. It will last for up to a week. It can also be frozen for up to six months.
What other kinds of tomatoes can I use?
I love cherry tomatoes but you can also use Romas or a Beefsteak tomato. You want a meatier, low moisture tomato. If using something other than cherry tomatoes, chop the tomatoes into bite size pieces.
Do I need to peel the tomatoes?
No! That is one of the beauties of this recipe, no peeling required so prep time is quick. If you prefer a saucier texture for your relish you can peel the tomatoes.
Can I can tomato relish?
This recipe should not be canned as it doesn’t container enough acid to keep it properly preserved at room temperature.
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Tomato Relish
Ingredients
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes cut in half
- 1/2 cup sweet onion sliced
- 1/4 cup brown sugar packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in pan over medium heat
- Add onions and saute until the onions are soft.
- Add in tomatoes, sugar and thyme
- Stir and simmer until thickened
- Smash the tomatoes with the back of a spoon if needed.
Tips & Notes:
- Tomato Relish is delicious on top of hamburgers, hot dogs or as a condiment with with beef, chicken or fish. Use it instead of ketchup or salsa.
- Add a spoonful of tomato salsa in with your eggs for a delicious breakfast.
- To add a little heat to this relish, add in some red pepper flakes or some chopped jalapenos
- Use as a dipping sauce or dip with crackers and cheeses. It’s also great for dipping chicken nuggets
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M F says
My husband loves this , I added a pinch of red pepper flakes and only 1/4 cup of brown sugar .. oh so good !
Deb says
This was very good, but VERY sweet… a little too sweet. It took longer than I thought it would to reduce and thicken. I think next time I make it, I will reduce the sugar, but will definitely make it again.
Jonette says
can you can this recipe? If so do you have to add something acidic?
do you have a cherry tomato pasta sauce to share. cant rate as haven’t made yet looks great
Leigh Anne says
Jonette, I have not canned it so I’m not sure on that. This is a link to one of my favorite pastas that uses cherry tomatoes. https://www.yourhomebasedmom.com/roasted-cherry-tomato-garlic-and-chicken-pasta/