Tomato Jam

• About 3 cups water
• 6¾ cups sugar
• 2 pinches

In a large, very thick-bottomed pot, combine the water, sugar, and salt over medium heat and bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Boil until a syrup forms, about 5 minutes.

Add the tomatoes, adjust the heat to maintain a gentle simmer, and simmer, stirring often to prevent scorching, for about 40 minutes. Pop in the vanilla bean and cook, continuing to stir, until the mixtur