Habanero Nectarine Jam
A sweet and spicy jam made with ripe nectarines and habanero peppers, perfect for spreads and glazes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe nectarines, pitted and chopped
- 1–2 habanero peppers, finely chopped
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Gather your nectarines and wash them. Pitting and chopping them into small pieces should be the first order of business.
- Chop the habaneros: Use a sharp knife to finely chop your habaneros. Pro tip: wear gloves if you prefer to keep your hands away from the oils!
- Combine in a pot: In a medium saucepan, combine chopped nectarines, habanero peppers, sugar, lemon juice, water, and salt.
- Cook it down: Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring this mixture to a gentle boil. Stir to prevent sticking.
- Check consistency: Test the jam with a cold plate method to see if it holds its shape.
- Jar it up: Pour the jam into clean, sterilized jars, leaving a little headspace at the top.
Notes
This jam pairs well with cream cheese, grilled meats, and can be used as an appetizer on toasted baguettes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: jam, spicy jam, nectarines, habanero, gift, canning