Sweet Jalapeño Jam
Sweet Jalapeño Jam
Get ready ‘cause whether you spread, dip, or drizzle it, this sweet and spicy jalapeño number is gonna be your new JAM!
Happy & Healthy Cooking,
Fun-Da-Mentals Kitchen Skills
- blend :
to stir together two or more ingredients until just combined; blending is a gentler process than mixing.
- chop :
to cut something into small, rough pieces using a blade.
- measure :
to calculate the specific amount of an ingredient required using a measuring tool (like measuring cups or spoons).
- sauté :
to cook or brown food in a pan containing a small quantity of butter, oil, or other fat.
Equipment Checklist
Ingredients
Sweet Jalapeño Jam
- 1/2 jalapeño, chopped roughly (if concerned about safety, sub mild poblano pepper)
- 1/4 C white sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 C water
- 1 tsp cornstarch
Instructions
Sweet Jalapeño Jam
chop + measure + boil
Carefully, cut 1/2 jalapeño in rough pieces. (Remove the seeds and white from the inside of the jalapeño to remove some spiciness.) Combine the chopped jalapeño, 1/4 cup sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup water, and 1 teaspoon cornstarch in a small saucepan and simmer for 5 minutes.
blend + cool
Remove all the contents of the saucepan and place them in your blender (or pitcher + immersion blender). Blend until smooth and bright green. Place the blender or pitcher in the refrigerator to cool until ready to serve. This jam is a perfect sweet and spicy spread for Crispy Corn Southern Hush Puppy Fritters (see recipe)!
That's Berry Funny
What does a busybody pepper do?
It gets jalapeño business.
Lettuce Joke Around
Why didn't the jalapeños do archery?
Because they didn't habanero.
