Description
This Jalapeño Strawberry Jam combines the sweetness of fresh strawberries with a hint of heat from jalapeños to create a unique and flavorful spread for toast, biscuits, or as a glaze for meats.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
- 1–2 fresh jalapeños, seeds removed for less heat
- 3 cups sugar
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 package (1.75 oz) fruit pectin (like Sure-Jell)
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Hull and chop the strawberries, remove seeds from jalapeños, and measure out the rest of the ingredients.
- Cook the Jam: Combine all ingredients in a pot, bring to a boil, and cook until thickened.
- Can the Jam: Ladle the hot jam into sterilized jars, seal, and process in a water bath canner.
Notes
- Adjust the number of jalapeños based on your heat preference.
- Make sure to follow proper canning procedures for safe preservation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 40 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg