Description
This Hot Pepper Cranberry Jam recipe is a delightful balance of sweet and spicy flavors, perfect for adding a kick to your favorite dishes or serving as a unique holiday condiment. The blend of tart cranberries, red bell pepper, and jalapeños creates a vibrant jam that pairs beautifully with a variety of dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
Cranberry Jam:
- 3 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
Pepper Mixture:
- 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1–2 jalapeños, seeded and finely minced (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger (optional)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Cranberry Jam: In a medium saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar, water, and apple cider vinegar. Cook over medium heat until cranberries burst, about 8–10 minutes.
- Pepper Mixture: Add bell pepper, jalapeños, salt, and ginger. Simmer for 10–12 minutes until thickened.
- Stir in lemon juice, then cool for 10–15 minutes before transferring to jars. Jam will thicken as it cools. Store in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Adjust jalapeños for desired heat level.
- Pair with cream cheese, roast turkey, or use as a glaze for meats.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 35
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
