Lemon Ricotta and Homemade Tomato Jam Crostini - Eat Yourself Well

Ingredients

• Fresh bread — whole wheat baguette or sourdough, thinly sliced on the bias for 4–6 large slices
• Fresh whole-milk ricotta — about 1/2 lb
• Fine zest of 1 organic lemon
• Tiny pinch of salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• Fresh basil, washed and torn by hand
• HOMEMADE TOMATO JAM:
• About 6 pounds Black Krim tomatoes, cores and seeds removed
• 1 cup cider vinegar
• 5 garlic cloves, peeled and pressed
• 4 tablespoons grated fresh turmeric (substitute ginger if needed)
• 1/4 cup raw sugar
• Grated zest and juice of 1 organic lemon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon Kosher salt