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Jar of homemade Apple-Honey Jalapeño Pepper Jam with fresh jalapeños and apples

Apple–Honey Jalapeño Pepper Jam

A cozy and sweet jam with a gentle jalapeño bite, perfect for toast, cheese boards, or glazing meats.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 half-pint jars
Course: Brunch, Condiment
Cuisine: American
Calories: 60
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Fruits and Peppers
  • 2 cups finely chopped apples (peeled or unpeeled) Use crisp apples for texture.
  • 1 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 red bell pepper finely chopped
  • 1-2 pieces jalapeño peppers, finely minced Seeds removed for mild, keep some for heat.
Sweeteners
  • 1 cup honey Adds floral sweetness.
  • 3 cups granulated sugar Pectin requires sugar to gel properly.
Other Ingredients
  • 1 box powdered fruit pectin (1.75 oz) Ensures a reliable set.
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon Optional, for warmth.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Combine apples, bell pepper, jalapeños, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and cinnamon in a large saucepan. Stir to mix.
  2. Bring the mixture to a medium-high boil, stirring frequently until the fruit softens.
  3. Sprinkle in the powdered pectin and stir well; return to a rolling boil for 1 minute.
  4. Add the sugar all at once, stirring constantly until dissolved.
  5. Return to a full rolling boil and boil hard for 2 minutes, stirring continuously.
  6. Remove from heat, skim off any foam, and ladle hot jam into sterilized jars, leaving about 1/4-inch headspace.
  7. Seal and process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes, or cool and refrigerate if not canning.

Notes

This jam pairs wonderfully with savory mains like pepper steak. Control heat with jalapeño seeds. Sterilize jars before filling.