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Delicious homemade jalapeño jam in a jar

Jalapeño Jam

A delightful mix of sweet and spicy flavors, jalapeño jam is perfect for enhancing snacks, grilled meats, and more.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 jars
Course: Condiment, Snack
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 10 pieces fresh jalapeños, seeds removed Adjust according to heat preference.
  • 1 cup red bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 1.5 cups apple cider vinegar
  • 1.5 cups sugar
  • 1 pack fruit pectin (1.75 oz)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Prepare the jars and lids for canning.
Cooking
  1. In a large saucepan, combine the chopped jalapeños, red bell pepper, and apple cider vinegar. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
  2. Stir in the sugar and continue boiling for 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
  3. Add the fruit pectin and bring back to a full boil, boiling for another minute.
  4. Remove from heat and ladle the jam into the prepared jars.
  5. Seal the jars and process them in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.
  6. Allow the jars to cool before storing.

Notes

Jalapeño jam is great on crackers with cream cheese or as a glaze for grilled meats. Store in a cool, dark place for up to a year; once opened, refrigerate and consume within a month.