“Well butter my biscuits and slap some blueberry jalapeno jam on there!” said no one. But maybe they should, because it is an absolute treat. With just enough spice to wake you up, start your mornings right with this flavor bomb.
Jam is easy!
Making your own jam may sound daunting if you’ve never tried, but truthfully it is ridiculously easy. Similar to a simple syrup, but with a little more pectin, and a longer simmer, you are basically just letting berries and sugar cook on the stove. After simmering for about 20 mins, check the set by putting a small dollop on a cold plate, and seeing if the jam forms a skin that rolls when you push it with your finger. It really is that straight forward.
Setting the Jam.
Jam needs pectin to set. It is a naturally occurring starch in fruits that helps keep cell walls joined together. You can buy commercially produced pectin at most groceries stores, but it is abundant in many fruits. In this recipe, we use a squeeze of lemon to get all the pectin we need.
Check the Jalapeño for Spice.
Depending on where you get your jalapenos, the spice level may vary from pepper to pepper. One way to check how spicy yours are is to cut one in half, and take a SMALL taste from the middle section. The tip is always the most mild part, so you can’t rely on that to tell you. Depending on your taste, and how spicy your peppers are, you may want to add more or less than the suggested 1 pepper in the recipe. You can also choose to use the seeds if you want more spice, but I think skipping the seeds, and using more pepper makes for a better texture in the jam.
How to use.
I put that sh** on everything!
The famous frank’s red hot catch phrase rings so true here. Blueberry Jalapeno Jam pairs beautifully with savory and sweet dishes. Try it on burgers, biscuits, toast, pancakes, chicken. The sky’s the limit!
Blueberry Jalapeno Jam
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings 1x
Description
Spicy, sweet, and a little tart. This jalapeño blueberry jam recipe hits all the right notes.
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh Blueberries
- 3/4 Cup Sugar
- 1 Tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1 Jalapeno Pepper, seeds removed and finely chopped
Instructions
- Put a small plate in the freezer to use for checking jam’s set
- Wash your produce, and remove any stems from berries
- Set a small sauce pan over low head, and add berries, jalapeño, lemon juice, and sugar
- When sugar is melted, bring the mixture to a rolling boil while mashing berries
- Once boiling, reduce heat and simmer about 20 minutes
- Check if Jam is set by by placing a small amount on the cold plate. If jam forms a skin that wrinkles when you push it, it is set.
- Before cooling, strain through a large mesh to remove skins if desired for a smoother texture.
- Pour into sterilized jars, and store in the fridge.
Notes
Some jalapeños are hotter than others, so check the level of spice in yours and add more or less depending on your taste. Straining the jam prior to cooling with remove skins and result in a smoother texture.
- Prep Time: 00:05
- Cook Time: 00:20
- Category: Condiments
- Cuisine: American
This is one of three recipes we created using blueberries we picked from blase family farm. Check out the other two here: Blueberry Bourbon Smash, Blueberry Lemon Cobbler with Basil Whipped Cream
