Habanero Pepper Jam The Food

HABANERO PEPPER JAM 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 JELLY

Steps:

• Place all the peppers in a food processor and pulse until chopped finely.
• Transfer the chopped peppers to a large pot with the remaining ingredients.
• Heat to boiling and continue to boil for about 15-18 minutes, stirring constantly.
• Skim any foam which accumulates at the top and remove from stove element.
• While the jelly is still hot, ladle it into hot jars, leaving a 1/4 inch headspace.
• Screw on lids and process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.

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 JAM

Steps:

• Coarsely chop chiles in a food processor. Transfer to a small bowl and mix in tequila. Let sit uncovered 1-3 hours (chiles will get less spicy as they soak; in 1 hour, they'll sink to the heat level of a jalapeño). Drain chiles; reserve tequila for another use.
• Transfer chiles to a small saucepan; add onion, vinegar, orange juice, raw sugar, salt, and 1 cup water and bring to a boil over medium-low heat. Cook until chiles are tender and liquid is syrupy, 50-60 minutes. Let cool.
• Do Ahead
• Jam can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and chill.

HABANERO CHILLI JAM

Steps:

• Sterilise the jars and lids in a pot of boiling water, or in an oven at 160C, and keep warm until ready to use.
• Wash the chillies and remove any stalks.
• Put the chillies in a food processor and pulse until they are finely chopped.
• Add the sugar, cider vinegar, lemon juice and salt to a large pan over low heat without stirring, until the sugar has dissolved.
• Add the chopped chillies to the pan. Bring to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes.
• Increase heat to a rolling boil (around 105C). Add pectin, stirring constantly for one minute, then remove pan from the heat.
• Ladle jam into the jars, leaving 6mm headspace, wipe any trace of jam off the rim with a paper towel and screw on lids.
• Submerge the sealed jars elevated on a rack, or upturned saucer, in a large pot of boiling water. Once the water has returned to a full boil, leave for 10 minutes, then remove jars from water. Leave overnight in a cool place for the jam to set.
• Store in a dark cool place for up to a year. Once opened, store in the fridge and use within one month.

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.

PEACH HABANERO JAM

Steps:

• Peel, chop & crush peaches. Pulsing them in Cuisinart to a chunky consistency works well. Crushing with a potato masher works well too. Do not over process in food processor as cooking breaks them down too.
• WEARING GLOVES (seriously), split habaneros and remove seeds and most of pith holding seeds. Reserve the pith & seeds to add back to jam if it is not hot enough for your tastes (OMG).
• Split red peppers, de-seed & chop coarsely.
• Process habaneros and red peppers of choice to mince. Do not process until smooth, just a mince, finer than the peach chop.
• Measure 4 cups of peach crush and 1 cup pepper mince into a 6 to 8 quart nonreactive pot. Add the white grape juice, lemon juice, turmeric and butter (optional - but reduces foaming). Gradually stir in pectin. Bring to a full boil over med-high heat, stirring constantly.
• Add sugar. Return to a full boil and boil hard for 2 minutes.
• Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
• Taste and decide whether you want to add some Habanero pith and/or seeds (not for me thanks and I like it hot!). Go easy though as you probably want an edible finished product.
• Ladle jam hot into freshly boiled half-pint jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Wipe rims clean with a clean dish towel dipped in hot water if necessary so the lids will seal well. Adjust rings until resistance is just met.
• Load jars into boiling water bath, cover and process 10 minutes. Make sure jars are covered by at least 2 inches of water and water is gently boiling.
• After processing, remove jars and place on a towel to cool for 12 to 24 hours.
• Remove bands, wipe sealed jars with a cool damp cloth. Label and store in a dark, cool. dry place for up a year -- as if it be around that long!

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).