One perk of being stuck at home is that I have more time to cook my favorite recipes—like my strawberry jalapeno jam!
You’ve had strawberry jam. Maybe you’ve tried jalapeño jam. BUT, have you had strawberry jalapeño jam? I’m telling you, it is next level.
Especially if you make it with fresh strawberries. Mmm!
I love strawberry jalapeno jam spread on a bagel with cream cheese. Heaven. You could also add it to bran muffins. Or if you’re looking to turn this into an amazing appetizer, I highly recommend spreading your strawberry jalapeno jam on top of brie cheese, wrapping it all up in pastry dough, and baking it in the oven so it’s hot and ooey gooey.
Is your mouth watering yet?? This recipe always gets rave reviews. I’ve made it more spicy or more mild depending on my mood—to kick up the spice level just add more jalapeno peppers or throw in a habanero pepper if you’re really adventurous! If you’re wanting to try a different type of jelly or jam, consider making one with damson plums.
And if you’re looking for another strawberry recipe, try this strawberry sugar free cake.
Ok, let’s get to the good stuff! Read on for this delish Strawberry Jalapeno Jam Recipe.
Strawberry Jalapeno Jam
Ingredients
- 4 cups mashed, fresh strawberries
- 1 cup minced jalapeno peppers
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 1 (2 ounce) package powdered fruit pectin
- 7 cups white sugar
- 8 half-pint canning jars with lids and rings
Instructions
1. Bring the crushed strawberries, minced jalapeno pepper, lemon juice, and pectin to a boil in a large saucepan over high heat. Once the ingredients are simmering, add in the sugar and stir until dissolved. Return to a boil and cook for 1 minute.
2. Sterilize your jars and lids (you can get canning jars/lids on Amazon, here) in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. Ladle the jam into the hot, sterilized jars, filling the jars to within 1/4 inch of the top. After you've filled the jars, run a knife around the insides of the jars to remove any air bubbles. Use a moist paper towel to wipe the rims of the jars to remove any residue. Top with jar lids and screw the rings on.
3. Make a water bath by placing a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot or canning pot (linking to the one we use here), and fill the pot halfway with water. Bring the water to a boil over high heat, and then carefully lower the jars into the hot water using a canning jar lifter like this one. Leave 2 inches of space between the jars. You can pour more boiling water in if needed so that the water level is at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Bring the water to a full boil, cover the pot, and cook for 10 minutes.
4. Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart. Let cool overnight. Once the jars have cooled, press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that the seal is tight (the lid should not move up or down at all). Store in a cool, dark area.
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Elise Armitage is an entrepreneur and founder of What The Fab, a travel + lifestyle blog based in California. At the beginning of 2019, Elise left her corporate job at Google to chase her dreams: being an entrepreneur and helping women find fabulous in the everyday. Since then, she’s launched her SEO course Six-Figure SEO, where she teaches bloggers how to create a passive revenue stream from their website using SEO. Featured in publications like Forbes, Elle, HerMoney, and Real Simple, Elise is a firm believer that you can be of both substance and style.
diana
Tuesday 23rd of February 2021
Hi Elise. I know your strawberry preserves are yummy. It feels so good when you create the unique. I love making preserves and my last week adventure was making fig/habenero/brandy preserves. I want the pieces to stay whole and firm. Now I will wait for the mission figs to come in and turn a beautiful purple. Never have found a way to make anything good with persimmons. Anyone out their have some recipes for this odd but good fruit?
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Monday 24th of May 2021
Ooh I love persimmons!! There's got to be a great recipe out there.