Description
Enjoy the perfect balance of sweetness and heat with this homemade Sweet and Spicy Jalapeno Strawberry Jam. Spread it on toast, use it as a glaze, or give it as a delightful gift!
Ingredients
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Fresh Strawberries
- 1 pound Fresh Strawberries, hulled and diced (ripe for sweetness)
Jalapeno Peppers
- 2-3 Jalapeno Peppers, seeded and finely chopped (adjust based on spice level)
Other Ingredients
- 2 cups Granulated Sugar
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
- 1 tablespoon Powdered Fruit Pectin (or liquid pectin)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Dice strawberries, chop jalapenos.
- Cook Strawberry Mixture: Combine strawberries, jalapenos, sugar, lemon juice, and pectin in a pot. Stir.
- Boil Mixture: Heat the pot, bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
- Thicken Jam: Boil for about 10 minutes until desired thickness.
- Test Consistency: Check jam on a cold plate for desired thickness.
- Jar Jam: Fill sterilized jars, seal, and cool.
- Store: Refrigerate for 3 weeks or follow canning for longer storage.
Notes
- Store in a clean jar in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.
- Alternatively, freeze in airtight containers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
