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Strawberry Habanero Jam

When life gives you a boatload of habanero peppers and strawberries, make some jam. Strawberry habanero jam to be exact – spicy and sweet!
Course Condiments
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Additional Time 1 day
Total Time 1 day 40 minutes
Servings 8 jars
Calories 191kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 ¾ cups strawberries crushed and hulled
  • 4 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 7 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 habanero peppers minced
  • 1 pouch of liquid pectin
  • 8 8 ounce canning jars with lids and bands

Instructions

  • Prepare a boiling water canner. Heat jars and lids in simmering water until ready for use. Do not boil. Set bands aside.
  • Combine strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, and habanero peppers in a medium saucepan. Bring to a rolling boil over high heat. When you cannot stir down the foam, gradually stir in the pectin. Bring mixture to a full rolling boil that can not be stirred down, over high heat, stirring constantly.
  • Boil hard 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Skim foam off the top.
  • Ladle the hot jam into hot jars leaving ¼ inch headspace. Wipe rim and center lid on jar. Apply band until it fits tight.
  • Process in a boiling water canner for 10 minutes. Remove jars and cool. Check lids for seal after 24 hours. Lid should not flex up and down when center is pressed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 191kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Sodium: 5mg | Sugar: 47g