Description
A vibrant jam that combines sweet summer strawberries with a hint of heat from jalapeños for a gourmet condiment that’s easy to make at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ripe strawberries (about 3 cups)
- 1–2 jalapeños, thinly sliced (seeds removed for milder heat)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Hull and roughly chop the strawberries.
- Combine strawberries, jalapeños, sugar, lemon juice, and salt in a heavy-bottomed saucepan.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Reduce to a brisk simmer, stirring to prevent scorching, and cook for 12–20 minutes until thickened.
- Check that the mixture reaches 220°F (104°C) on a candy thermometer.
- Pulse with an immersion blender for a smoother consistency if desired.
- Ladle the jam into hot sterilized jars.
- Process in a 212°F (100°C) water bath for 10 minutes for shelf-stable jars, or refrigerate for immediate use.
Notes
Use a heavy-bottomed saucepan to avoid hot spots. Adjust jalapeño levels to control spiciness. Skim foam for a clearer jam.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg