Description
This Habanero Pepper Jam is a sweet and spicy condiment that adds a kick to your dishes. Perfect for cheese platters or as a glaze for meats.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 pound habanero peppers chopped (cored/innards removed if desired for less heat)
- 4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/4 cups cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 ounces liquid fruit pectin
- 4 drops food coloring if preferred
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine the chopped habanero peppers, granulated sugar, cider vinegar, lemon juice, and salt.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently.
- After the mixture reaches a rolling boil, stir in the liquid fruit pectin.
- Boil for an additional minute, then remove from heat and stir in food coloring if desired.
- Pour the jam into sterilized jars, seal, and let cool.
Notes
For a less spicy jam, remove the innards of the habanero peppers before chopping. Adjust the amount of sugar based on your sweetness preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 65 kcal
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 25 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Habanero Pepper Jam, spicy jam, pepper jelly, homemade jam, condiment recipes