Habenero Gold Jam Recipes

HABANERO GOLD JELLY

Steps:

• Cut apricots into 1/8 inch slices and measure into large stainless steel saucepan with the vinegar; let stand for four hours.
• Cut onions and peppers into 1/8 inch slices; cut slices into a 1/4 inch dice.
• Add to apricots and stir in sugar.
• Bring mixture to a full rolling boil.
• Stirring constantly, boil hard for one minute.
• Remove from heat and immediately stir in liquid pectin, mixing well.
• Stir for about 3 minutes to mix solids, but put into jars before it gets too firm.
• Pour into hot sterilized jars, dividing solids equally and fill to within 1/4 inch from top of jar.
• Apply snap lids and process in boiling water bath for 5 minutes if you choose.
• Once sealed you can rotate or invert jars while still warm to distribute solids if needed.

HABENERO GOLD JAM

Steps:

• In a large deep stainless steel saucepan combine apricots and vinegar. Cover and let stand 4 hours or overnight.
• Prepare canner, jars and lids per instructions. The book has a good instructions pg 415.
• Add red onion, red pepper, and habenero peppers to apricots. Stir in sugar. CAUTION!!!! Use gloves when you handle habeneros, they are extremely hot. A sandwich baggie could be used in a pinch if you don't have gloves.
• Over high heat, stirring constantly, bring to a full boil that cannot be stirred down. Stir in pectin. Boil hard for one more minute.
• Remove from heat and skim off foam.
• Quickly pour hot jelly into hot jars, leaving 1/4 inch head space. Wipe rim. Center lid and screw lid on.
• Place jars in canner and process 10 minutes.
• Makes 3 half pint jars (8 ounce). The jar in the picture is Ball's collection elite brushed silver design wide mouth jars

HABANERO STRAWBERRY JAM

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, combine strawberries, peppers and lemon juice. Stir in pectin. Bring to a full rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in sugar; return to a full rolling boil. Boil and stir 1 minute., Remove from heat; skim off foam. Ladle hot mixture into 9 hot half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight., Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 10 minutes. Remove jars and cool.

HABANERO FIG JAM-HOT AND SPICY GOOD!

Steps:

• Place apple habaneros and 1 cup sugar in food processor and pulse till very fine. Place into a large nonreactive heavy bottom pot. Add everything but the sugar. Stirring in the pectin to dissolve.
• Bring to a full rolling boil,(a boil that doesn`t stop when stirred).
• Add sugar and return to a boil. Boil for 1 minute.
• Remove from heat and ladle into sterilized jars. Leaving 1/4 inch head space.
• Wipe rims and place lids on add screw tops.
• Process in a hot water canner for 10 minutes.
• Remove and leave in a draft free spot to seal for 24 hours.
• Label and store in a dark cool spot.

HABANERO PEPPER JELLY

Steps:

• Stir the vinegar and sugar in a saucepan over medium-high heat until the sugar has dissolved, then stir in the carrot and red bell pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and simmer 5 minutes. Add the habanero peppers and simmer 5 minutes longer. Pour in the pectin, and boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Skim and discard any foam from the jelly.
• Sterilize the jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. Pour the jelly into the hot, sterilized jars, filling the jars to within 1/4 inch of the top. Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. Top with lids, and screw on rings.
• Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then carefully lower the jars into the pot using a holder. Leave a 2 inch space between the jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary until the water level is at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Bring the water to a full boil, cover the pot, and process for 5 minutes.
• Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. Once cool, press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that the seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all).

PEACH-HABANERO JAM

Steps:

• Combine peaches, habanero peppers, white sugar, brown sugar, whiskey, cider vinegar, lemon juice, and vinegar in a large pot and let sit at room temperature for 1 hour.
• Bring to a boil; cook for 20 to 25 minutes. Drop a teaspoon of jam onto a plate. If it is thick and doesn't run, it is done. If it runs, cook for 5 minutes more.
• Ladle jam into jars. Wipe the rims and seal. Cool to room temperature. Keep refrigerated.