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Jalapeño Strawberry Jam Recipe

Jalapeño Strawberry Jam Recipe

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Learn how to make a delicious Jalapeño Strawberry Jam that strikes the perfect balance between sweet and spicy. This homemade jam is ideal for spreading on toast, pairing with cheese and crackers, or using as a glaze for meats.

Ingredients

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Ingredients:

  • 4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and mashed
  • 23 medium jalapeños, seeded and finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1 package (1.75 oz) fruit pectin (such as Sure-Jell)
  • 5 cups granulated sugar

Instructions

  1. Prepare Jars: Sterilize jars and lids for canning.
  2. Cook Fruit: In a saucepan, combine strawberries, jalapeños, and lemon juice. Add pectin and boil.
  3. Add Sugar: Stir in sugar, boil, and skim off foam.
  4. Fill Jars: Ladle jam into jars, leaving space. Process jars in boiling water.
  5. Cool and Store: Let jars cool, check seals, and store.

Notes

  • For a spicier jam, retain some jalapeño seeds.
  • Pair this jam with cream cheese, crackers, or use as a meat glaze.

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