Ingredients

  • Jam:
  • 1 1/2 pounds cherry tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup diced peeled Granny Smith apple
  • 2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2/3 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil
  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Shortcakes:
  • 1 1/2 cups self-rising flour
  • 1 1/4 cups yellow cornmeal
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2/3 cup fat-free milk
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • Cooking spray

Method

  • Preheat broiler.
  • To prepare jam, arrange the cherry tomatoes in a single layer on a jelly-roll pan. Broil for 20 minutes or until browned, stirring occasionally.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion, apple, and ginger; saute 5 minutes or until tender. Add sugar; cook 1 minute. Add tomatoes, water, and the next 4 ingredients (through pepper), and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer until reduced to 2 cups (about 45 minutes). Remove from heat; cool.
  • Preheat oven to 400°.
  • To prepare shortcakes, lightly spoon flour and cornmeal into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk. Make a well in center of mixture. Combine milk, oil, and juice; add to flour mixture. Stir just until moist. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface; knead lightly 3 or 4 times. Roll dough into a 1/2-inch thickness. Cut with a 2 1/2-inch round cutter into 12 rounds; place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake at 400° for 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve with jam.