Habenero Gold Jam Recipes

HABENERO GOLD JAM

Steps:

• 1. In a large deep stainless steel saucepan combine apricots and vinegar. Cover and let stand 4 hours or overnight.
• 2. Prepare canner, jars and lids per instructions. The book has a good instructions pg 415.
• 3. 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.
• 4. Over high heat, stirring constantly, bring to a full boil that cannot be stirred down. Stir in pectin. Boil hard for one more minute.
• 5. Remove from heat and skim off foam.
• 6. Quickly pour hot jelly into hot jars, leaving 1/4 inch head space. Wipe rim. Center lid and screw lid on.
• 7. Place jars in canner and process 10 minutes.
• 8. Makes 3 half pint jars (8 ounce). The jar in the picture is Ball's collection elite brushed silver design wide mouth jars

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.

HABANERO PINEAPPLE JAM

Steps:

• Drain pineapple well, reserving 1/2 cup pineapple juice.
• Inspect 8 half-pint jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water. Place jars and lids on a rack in a large pot of boiling water; sterilize for about 5 minutes. Remove jars from water and place on kitchen towel or wooden board.
• Mix sugar, apple cider vinegar, and salt together in an 8-quart pot and cook over medium heat to dissolve the sugar. Bring to a boil and add the pineapple, reserved pineapple juice, minced bell pepper, habanero peppers, and carrots. Bring back to a rapid boil for about 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
• Add powdered pectin, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing well after each addition. Let jam boil for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and ladle into sterilized jars, leaving 1/4 inch at the top. Wipe off any spillage around the rims of the jars using a damp paper towel.
• Screw on tops and rings. Place the sealed jars back in boiling water for 5 to 10 minutes. Remove jars from boiling water and place on kitchen towel or wooden board. Allow to cool completely, 12 to 24 hours. Listen for a "pop" as jars cool and seal.

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).

HABANERO PEPPER JAM - THE RECIPE

Steps:

• Add the habanero peppers to a food processor and pulse them until they are very finely chopped. Do not overdo it or you'll wind up with a puree.
• Scoop out the peppers and add to a large pan.
• Add sugar, vinegar, lemon juice, and salt.
• Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low and simmer for about 10 minutes.
• Return heat to high and bring mixture to a rolling boil. Stir in pectin and boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
• If using food coloring, add it now and stir.
• Ladle jam into sterilized jars and cover.
• Process jars in a boiling hot water bath for 10 minutes.
• Remove and let cool overnight.

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.

STRAWBERRY HABANERO JAM

Steps:

• Sterilize jars and lids according to safe canning practices.
• Prepare the Strawberries: First wash berries and then remove the hulls. Crush the berries 1 cup at a time with a potato masher for the most uniform results. Do not use a blender, food processor, or hand blender. Crushing by hand yields the best results. Measure 5 cups of crushed berries and pour them into a large, non-aluminum pot.
• Carefully measure the sugar in a separate bowl.
• Stir the box of pectin into the crushed berries in the pot. Add butter to reduce foaming. Turn the stove to high and bring the berry and pectin mixture to a full rolling boil (a boil that doesn't stop bubbling when stirred) while stirring constantly. Stir in the peppers, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar and the sugar. Return to a full rolling boil. Boil exactly 1 minute, while stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
• Skim off any foam. Ladle jam into prepared jars, filling to within 1/8-inch of the top. Wipe jar rims and threads with a clean cloth or paper towel. Carefully place the flat lid on the glass rim. Then screw on the band. Place jars on elevated canner rack. Lower rack into canner. Water must cover jars by 1 to 2 inches; add more boiling water if needed. Cover and bring to a gentle boil. Process the jars for 10 minutes. Carefully remove the jars from the canner and sit them on a dishcloth on the counter. After jars cool, check seals by pressing the middle of the lid with your finger. If the lid springs back, the lid is not sealed and refrigeration is necessary.
• Let jars stand at room temperature for 24 hours. Store unopened jars in a cool, dry, dark place for up to 1 year. Refrigerate open jars of jam for up to 3 weeks.

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 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.