Description
A delightful blend of sweet strawberries and spicy jalapeños, perfect for spreading on toast or using in recipes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Wash, hull, and chop strawberries.
- Remove seeds from jalapeños (for milder heat) and finely chop.
- Combine strawberries, jalapeños, and water in a large saucepan.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat, then simmer for 5-10 minutes until the strawberries break down.
- Stir in sugar and lemon juice.
- Gradually add pectin, stirring continuously.
- Bring the mixture to a boil and cook for 5-7 minutes until it thickens.
- Pour the jam into sterilized jars, leaving 1/4 inch of space.
- Seal jars and process in a hot water bath for 5-10 minutes or refrigerate and use within a few weeks.
- Allow jars to cool. Serve as desired.
Notes
- Adjust the number of jalapeños based on your heat preference.
- Ensure jars are properly sterilized to preserve the jam.
- This jam can be used in various recipes or as a condiment.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg