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5 from 2 votes

Jalapeno Jam

This thick and spicy Jalapeno Jam is a super simple and tasty condiment recipe. It works so well with a wide variety of dishes due to its perfect balance of heat.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Servings: 48 servings (6-7 cups)
Calories: 87kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Prepare the jalapenos and red bell pepper by washing, drying and chopping into chunks.
  • Place in the food processor and use the pulse/chop setting until the peppers are finely minced. You need 4 cups of finely minced peppers total for the jam.
  • In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, combine the minced jalapenos and red bell pepper and apple cider vinegar, and sugar. Stir well to combine.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and let the mixture simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • After simmering for 10 minutes, stir in the powdered pectin until it's completely dissolved.
  • Increase the heat to medium-high and bring the mixture back to a rolling boil. Boil for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • To check if the jam has reached the desired consistency, you can perform a gel test. Place a small amount of the hot jam on a chilled plate and let it cool for a minute. If it sets to your desired consistency, it's ready. If not, continue boiling for another minute and test again.
  • Once the jam has reached the desired consistency, remove the pot from the heat. Skim off any foam that may have formed on the surface.
  • Carefully ladle the hot jam into jars, and store in the fridge.

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Notes

  • Adjust the pepper ratio for heat level: Increase the bell peppers and decrease the jalapenos for milder heat.
  • Double the recipe: This jalapeno pepper jam recipe is easy to double for a party appetizer.
  • Refrigeration: Store this pepper jam in airtight jars in the refrigerator for up to 1 month. Store the cooled jam in the freezer for up to 6 months. Thaw it in the refrigerator when you’re ready to use it. When freezing be sure to leave some space at the top to allow for it to expand.

Nutrition

Calories: 87kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.001g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 21mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 128IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 0.1mg