Description
This Sweet and Spicy Jalapeno Strawberry Jam recipe combines the sweetness of ripe strawberries with a kick of heat from jalapenos, creating a delicious homemade jam perfect for spreading on toast or using as a glaze for meats.
Ingredients
Scale
Fresh Strawberries:
- 1 pound, hulled and diced
Jalapeno Peppers:
- 2–3 pieces, seeded and finely chopped
Granulated Sugar:
- 2 cups
Lemon Juice:
- 2 tablespoons
Powdered Fruit Pectin:
- 1 tablespoon (Can substitute with liquid pectin if needed)
Instructions
- Hull and Dice: Prepare the strawberries and jalapenos as directed.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large pot, mix the strawberries, jalapenos, sugar, lemon juice, and pectin.
- Boil Mixture: Bring the pot to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally.
- Thicken Jam: Boil for about 10 minutes until desired thickness, testing on a cold plate.
- Jar the Jam: Pour hot jam into sterilized jars, seal, and cool to room temperature.
- Storage: Refrigerate for up to three weeks or follow canning methods for longer shelf life.
Notes
- Store in a clean jar in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.
- You can also freeze it in airtight containers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 52
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
