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    Home » Recipes » Appetizer Recipes

    Strawberry Jam with Jalapenos

    Published: May 29, 2022 · Modified: May 19, 2025 by Karin and Ken · This post may contain affiliate links. 2 Comments

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    Strawberry jam with jalapenos is the perfect blend of sweet and spicy! Easy to make, this strawberry jalapeno jam recipe is great on toast, ice cream, crackers and cheese and so much more!

    Closeup photo of a spoonful of strawberry jam wih jalapenos.

    Growing up, my grandparents had a farm and they grew and made everything, including strawberries and strawerry jam. I used to love crawling around in the dirt and picking the roundest, reddest, fattest strawberries to make our jam. Eating some along the way of course.

    The process of creating her jam recipe took forever to make. Sterilizing the jars. Putting melted wax on top of each.

    I know, without hesitation, my grandma would have loved this recipe. The ease and flavor are superb.

    Strawberry Jalapeno Jam Recipe

    This jalapeno strawberry jam was inspired by my son who LOVES stuffing pop tarts with this jam and insisted I share it with you. I can't wait to hear what you think of it. Or for more jalapeno recipes, Check out our Jalapeno Jams, Blueberry Jalapeno Jam, Mango Jalapeno Jam and our Cranberry Jalapeno Jam.

    Ingredients

    This easy strawberry jalapeno jam recipe requires few ingredients and may require a quick trip to your local market.

    • strawberries
    • jalapenos
    • fruit pectin
    • apple cider vinegar 
    • sugar

    See recipe card below for exact quantities.

    How to Make Strawberry Jalapeno Jam 

    This wonderfully easy recipe takes little time to prepare and requires only five ingredients. You're about to be impressed at how easy this jam is to create.

    Step 1: Smash the Berries and Boil

    Place diced strawberries, diced jalapenos, and pectin in a large pot. Smash it together with a potato masher until the strawberries break down and the pectin is dissolved. Stir in apple cider vinegar. Over medium heat, bring mixture to a boil.

    Step 2: Add the Sugar

    When mixture has reached a steady boil, stir in sugar, one cup at a time. Boil contents for 1 minute.

    Step 3: Prepare for Storage

    Remove from heat and mash again with your potato masher and pour jam into pint size mason jars.  To avoid a mess, you may want to use a funnel. 

    Hint: Always allow jam to cool completely before placing the lids on.

    An overhead closeup of jar full of jam

    Substitutions

    Don't have the correct ingredients on hand? Or want to change something up? Here are some helpful tips for you to change this strawberry jam with jalapenos.

    • Strawberries - instead use raspberries, blackberries, blueberries or your favorite berry or a combination
    • Jalapenos - use a serrano, banana, habanero, cayenne, poblano or ghost peppers to increase heat or alter flavor, individually or a blend
    • Apple Cider Vinegar - white vinegar, red wine vinegar or balsamic vinegar which will alter your jams color and add a different dimension of flavor
    • Sugar - use a sugar free replacement, for example a tablespoon or two of liquid splenda may be enough
    • Pectin - Use no sugar pectin to consume less sugar

    Variations

    Want to personalize this strawberry jam with jalapenos recipe? Here are some of my tried and true alternatives.

    • Another Fruit - add peaches or mangoes, melon, pineapple, kiwi, pears, orange or lemon
    • Herbs and Spices - experiment with adding a little basil, mint, coriander, cinnamon, vanilla, tarragon, cardamom and crushed red pepper flakes or chili powder
    • Chocolate - Add some chocolate syrup while jam is being prepared for a hint of chocolate in every bite

    If you love recipes like this, you may also enjoy my chocolate hazelnut spread.

    Equipment

    All the equipment required you most likely already have inside your home.

    • potato masher
    • large saucepan
    • funnel
    • immersion blender, optional, if desire smooth jam

    Storage

    Jam will last about 3 months in the refrigerator and about 6 months if kept frozen in an air tight container.

    Tips

    Here are some tips to help make sure recipe turns out well.

    • Don't add labels until jam is cool or they may not stick
    • Make sure jam has cooled before you add lids
    • If freezing, place jam inside freezer bags, remove as much air as possible and lay full bags flat on freezer shelf until frozen. This way the jam stores easier flat.
    A spoonful of jam being held in the air above a jar of jam.

    FAQ

    Do you have questions about our Strawberry Jalapeno Jam Recipe? Here are some of the most commonly asked questions about Strawberry Jam with Jalapenos.

    How do I freeze

    Sealed, in an air tight container, this jam will last about 6 months inside your freezer.

    How to Store?

    This jam will last about 3 months inside the refrigerator in an air tight container.

    What to Serve with Strawberry Jam with Jalapenos?

    Spread on toast, in a sandwich, on cheese and crackers, on top of brie or cream cheese, ice cream, inside cream cheese jam cookies or pop tarts, as a dip for jalapeño poppers, frozen chicken nuggets or frozen chicken fries or homemade chicken fries, or coconut shrimp and more. Use it as a glaze over your favorite grilled meats or veggies. Just brush it all over chicken, steak, pork, fish as they are being grilled or baked.

    Why is my jam watery?

    It could be the excess liquid from very ripe strawberries with the pectin ratio, to the jam not boiling long enough. The good news is use it as it is as a glaze or marinade for pork, salmon or chicken are my favorites. Otherwise here is a helpful guide we found online you can use to fix it.

    Can I double the recipe?

    No matter how tempting you are always better off making two pots at the same time instead of one. The extended cooking time needed will throw everything off and generally speaking your jam will not turn out as well.

    Can I use less sugar?

    Unfortuately it is not a good idea as the sugar binds to the water in the fruit and less sugar would prevent the jam from thickening properly.

    Do I need to add lemon to the jam?

    No, the jam should be acidic enough exactly as it is.

    Strawberry Jam with Jalapenos Video

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    More Strawberry Recipes

    Do you like strawberries? Here some recipes you may also like to try

    • Easy Strawberry Pie
    • Strawberry Crisp
    • Air fryer Strawberry Shortcake
    • Strawberry Charlotte Cake

    Jalapeno Strawberry Jam

    Ready to get cooking? Remember that you can print this recipe if you would like.

    Strawberry Jam with Jalapenos

    Karin and Ken
    This strawberry jam with jalapenos is the perfect blend of sweet and spicy! So easy to prepare this simple recipe is a delight on toast, crackers with cheese, ice cream and more!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 20 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer, Breakfast, brunch, Dessert, Main Course, Sauce, Seasoning
    Cuisine American
    Servings 7 cups
    Calories 444 kcal

    Equipment

    • large saucepan
    • funnel if desired
    • potato masher
    • mason jars for storage
    • immersion blender if you prefer a smooth jam

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 cups diced strawberries
    • 1 cup diced jalapenos the more seeds you use, the spicier your jam will be
    • 1 box (1.75 oz) fruit pectin
    • ½ cup apple cider vinegar
    • 4 cups sugar
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    Instructions
     

    • Get out and measure your ingredients.
      Overhead photo of all the ingredients.
    • Place diced strawberries, diced jalapenos, and pectin in a large pot. Smashed it together until the strawberries break down and the pectin is dissolved.
      diced strawberries, diced jalapenos, and pectin in a large pot.
    • Stir in apple cider vinegar.
      Apple cider poured into the large pot.
    • Stir until combined.
      All ingredients mixed in the large pot.
    • Over medium heat, bring mixture to a boil.
      Jam mixture boiling in the large pot.
    • When mixture has reached a steady boil, stir in sugar, one cup at a time. Boil contents for 1 minute.
      Slowly adding sugar tothe boiling jam mixture in the large pot.
    • Remove from heat and use your potato masher to mash up berries one last time.
      Cooked jam in a large pot.
    • Pour jam into pint-size mason jars. To avoid a mess, you may want to use a funnel. Allow jam to cool completely before placing the lids on.
      Jam poured into small mason jars.
    • Enjoy every bite!
      Closeup photo of a spoonful of strawberry jam with jalapenos.

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    Notes

    Jam will last about 3 months in the refrigerator and about 6 months if kept frozen.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 444kcalCarbohydrates: 114gFat: 1gSodium: 2mgPotassium: 15mgFiber: 1gSugar: 114gVitamin A: 1IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Mavis says

      April 17, 2023 at 11:44 am

      5 stars
      I can't believe the,way this jam tastes! It's so cool I woukd have never thought of this on my own. It's great I make it all the time now and give jars away at Christmas and everyone seems to really like it. Thank you for sharing. ❤️

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      • Karin and Ken says

        April 17, 2023 at 8:17 pm

        As always you’re most welcome. This jam is a great gift to give and a greater gift to receive! Well I think so! 😉 Seriously though every time I make some I end up giving some away. The jam tastes great and looks beautiful. Thank you for taking the time to comment. As always I’m grateful. All the best. Karin

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