How to Make Sweet and Sour Jam - Not Just for Chicken - A Step-by-Step Guide

Sweet and sour jam is a delectable condiment that can be used in a variety of dishes, not just for chicken. The perfect blend of sweetness from fruits and tanginess from vinegar makes it a versatile ingredient that can elevate the flavor of any dish. Whether you spread it on toast, mix it with yogurt, or use it as a glaze for meat and seafood, sweet and sour jam adds an irresistible combination of flavors to your meals.

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Ingredients

  • 1 habanero pepper
  • 3 cups fresh apricots, pitted and chopped
  • 1 cup shallots, sliced into thin slivers
  • ½ cup green bell pepper, chopped
  • ½ cup red bell pepper, chopped
  • ½ cup fresh pineapple, chopped
  • ¼ cup cherry tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh cilantro
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1 (1.75 ounce) package powdered fruit pectin
  • 6 cups white sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • ½ teaspoon butter
  • 9 sterilized half-pint canning jars with lids and rings

Information

  • Prep Time: 2 hrs
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 140
  • Yield: 9 half-pint jars

  • Wearing rubber gloves and avoiding touching your eyes or face, seed and mince the habanero pepper. Place the habanero pepper, apricots, shallots, green and red bell pepper, pineapple, cherry tomatoes, garlic, cilantro, cumin, and lime juice into a large pot over medium heat, and stir in the pectin until dissolved. Bring the mixture to a boil, and mix in the white and brown sugars, stirring until completely dissolved. Return the jam to a full rolling boil, add the butter to reduce foaming, and boil hard for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Turn off heat, and skim and discard any foam that forms on the jam. Pack the jam into the sterilized jars, and top each with a sterilized lid and ring.
  • Simmer the filled jars in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes, then remove the jars and store upside-down on a cloth towel for about 5 minutes. Turn right side up, and allow the lids to seal (listen for the popping sound). Let jars cool completely.
  • Nutrition

    43 cal.

    • Sodium: 1mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 11g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 11g
    • Protein: 0g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 3mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 20mg