Habanero Pepper Jam - the Recipe

Habanero Pepper Jam - the Recipe

from chilipeppermadness.com

A recipe for sweet and spicy habanero pepper jam made with plenty of habanero peppers.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound habanero peppers (chopped)
  • 4 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 1/4 cups cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 ounces liquid fruit pectin
  • 4 drops food coloring (if preferred)

Directions

  1. 1

    Add the habanero peppers to a food processor and pulse them until they are very finely chopped. Do not overdo it or you’ll wind up with a puree.

  2. 2

    Scoop out the peppers and add to a large pan.

  3. 3

    Add sugar, vinegar, lemon juice, and salt.

  4. 4

    Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low and simmer for about 10 minutes.

  5. 5

    Return heat to high and bring mixture to a rolling boil. Stir in pectin and boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.

  6. 6

    If using food coloring, add it now and stir.

  7. 7

    Ladle jam into sterilized jars and cover.

  8. 8

    Process jars in a boiling hot water bath for 10 minutes.

  9. 9

    Remove and let cool overnight.