Fresh, sweet, tart, with the perfect amount of kick. The Best Strawberry Chili Jam is made with a handful of ingredients and is so easy to whip up. It goes well with so many things, and this recipe will quickly become a staple.
I am a very passionate lover of jams, jellies, marmalades, preserves, and the whole sort. This jam has to be in my top five of all time.
I first discovered a jam like this at Disney World last year. It was served to me as a sauce to dip my beloved gluten free churros in, along with vanilla bean creme anglaise. It was utter perfection. I loved the sweet, crunch, tang, spice, creaminess, and cinnamon-y heaven. So good.
I kept ordering more and more, and my family sighed as we saw the total on the bill. However, it was so worth it. I wish I had a basket of those churros right now as I sit here and write.
From the moment I got home from our Disney trip, I knew I had to figure out how to recreate that jam. and, when I got the chance to make a Churro inspired cake for Episode 5 of Halloween Wars on Food Network, I knew that the perfect and only filling that seemed right was... THIS !! Strawberry Chili Jam ! SO GOOD. The judges loved it and its uniqueness.
Aarti Sequeria, one of our judges on the show (her and I pictured below) was obsessed with this jam. My life is complete. I will carry that with me for the rest of my life.
Ways to Use Spicy Strawberry Jam:
This jam is perfect on toast, a biscuit, scone, in or on a cupcake, charcuterie board, or even a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. The jam is that good. I promise that you need this in your life. Give it a taste.
It has become a staple for my family, and I usually have a jar in my refrigerator at all times. I especially love it on a cracker with goat cheese - it's the perfect balance of sweet, creamy, savory, and tangy. It's highly addictive.
It is also a huge hit when given as a gift. I gave out little jars for Christmas last year, and everyone raved about it. It was the best thing. People came up with the most unique ways to use it. Thumbprint cookies, pancakes, etc. It was a hit, and I think I might do it again this year. Who knows?!
Ingredients You'll Need:
I promise that even if this jam sounds a bit strange to you, once you give it a try - you'll fall in love with it. You can add more or less spice depending on you and your family's preference. Make it your own!
Other Recipes for Jams:
Other Homemade Treats:
Check out this Homemade Lime Curd : it's refreshing & delightful.
and, try this Homemade Lemon Curd - sweet, tart, bright, and delicious.
The Best Strawberry Chili Jam
Ingredients
Instructions
- Combine strawberries, jalapeño, sugar*, lemon juice and zest, red chili flakes, and salt in a small sauce pan.
- Cook over medium heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes. Adjust the thickness with water, if needed.
- Once strawberries have softened and jam has thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon, use a fork, blender, or potato masher to blend up the jam, if desired. Or, if preferred, leave the jam textured as is.
- Transfer jam to a container or jar. Let cool. Refrigerate or freeze until you're ready to use. Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks, and freeze for up to 6 months.
- Ta Da! Enjoy your strawberry chili jam with toast, biscuits, a PB&J, a slice of cake, or churros.
Notes
- *Depending on how sweet your strawberries are, you can adjust the sweetness by the amount of sugar you add. Taste as you go. I would add about half of the sugar at first, simmer for a little bit, taste it, and add more as you want.
- If your jam is on the thick side, add a tablespoon or two of water as needed. Adjust for your preference or desired thickness that you desire for the jam. It will thicken some as it cools.
- If you do not like large pieces of strawberries in your jam, you can chop them finely before cooking or you can blend your finished jam with an immersion blender or smash with a potato masher.
- This jam pairs perfectly with this Churro Cake that was featured in Food Network's Halloween Wars Season 12: Episode 5!
With love & buttercream,
Hannah Catherine
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