Apricot habanero jam is a vibrant and flavorful condiment that combines the sweetness of apricots with the heat of habanero peppers. Whether you're looking to add a touch of spice to your breakfast toast, elevate the taste of grilled meats, or create a unique glaze for roasted vegetables, this jam is sure to impress. With its perfect balance of sweet and heat, apricot habanero jam is a versatile ingredient that will add a delightful spark to any dish.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
HABANERO APRICOT JAM
This zippy and versatile jam was a blue-ribbon winner at our county fair. I mix it with applesauce as a condiment for pork, with cranberry sauce for poultry and with cream cheese as a spread on celery sticks. It's a beautiful color...and in "hot" demand as a gift item! -Janet Eckhoff, Woodland, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 20m
Yield 11 half-pints.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Pit and chop apricots; place in a Dutch oven. Stir in lemon juice. Place habaneros in a blender; add a small amount of apricot mixture. Cover and process until smooth. Return to the pan. , Stir in pectin. Bring to a full rolling boil, stirring constantly. Stir in sugar; return to a full rolling boil. Boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly., Remove from the heat; skim off foam. Carefully ladle hot mixture into hot sterilized half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Wipe rims and adjust lids. Process for 5 minutes in a boiling-water canner. , For best results, let processed jam stand at room temperature for 2 weeks to set up.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 71 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 0 sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
APRICOT HABANERO JAM
This jam is excellent warmed and brushed over a baking pork roast. It has an appealing spicy-sweet taste. -Megan Taylor
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 25m
Yield 11 half-pints.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Pit and chop apricots; place in a Dutch oven or stockpot. Stir in lemon juice. Place habaneros in a blender; add a small amount of apricot mixture. Cover and process until smooth. Return to the pan. 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. Pour hot mixture into 11 hot sterilized jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if necessary, by adding hot mixture. 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 10 minutes. Remove jars and cool. For best results, let processed jam stand at room temperature for 2 weeks to set up.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 130 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.
BLUE RIBBON HABANERO APRICOT JAM
From "Taste of Home," the blurb accompanying this recipe read: 'This zippy and versatile jam was a blue-ribbon winner at our county fair. I mix it with applesauce as a condiment for pork, with cranberry sauce for poultry and with cream cheese as a spread on celery sticks. It's a beautiful color...and in "hot" demand as a gift item!' -Janet Eckhoff, Woodland California
Provided by Impera_Magna
Categories Fruit
Time 1h
Yield 176 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Pit and chop apricots; place in a Dutch oven or soup kettle. Stir in lemon juice.
- Place habaneros in a blender; add a small amount of apricot mixture. Cover and process until smooth. Return to the pan.
- Stir in pectin. Bring to a full rolling boil.
- Quickly stir in sugar. Return to a full rolling boil; boil and stir for 1 minute.
- Pour hot mixture into hot sterilized jars, leaving 1/4-in headspace. Adjust caps.
- Process for 10 minutes in a boiling-water bath.
- For best results, let processed jam stand at room temperature for 2 weeks to set up.
- Makes 11 half-pints.
APRICOT JALA-HABANERO JAM
My husband brought home the first fresh apricots of the season, and I decided I wanted some apricot jalapeno jam. This jam is sooo good. It's my all time favorite. I love it on toast, with cream cheese and crackers, or in a glaze for chicken wings. Nestingground.blogspot.com provided this great recipe, and I only made minor...
Provided by Kathleen Hagood
Categories Jams & Jellies
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Wash and sterilize jars and keep them hot until jam is ready. Place boiling water canner with jar rack insert on burner with enough water to cover your jars once they are filled. Turn burner on high and begin boiling. (I always have extra water ready to boil in case I need it to cover the jars.) Also, place lids and rings in water and boil, and then reduce heat to keep them hot and sterile without melting the rubber seals. Just before jam is done (about 5 minutes before), remove jars from boiling water, and place on CLEAN towel to drain. See https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/sauce-spread/jam/margarita-jelly-with-added-picture-tutorial.html?p=1 for pictorial of these steps. Note: to prevent cloudy mineral discoloration of jars, you may place two teaspoons of white vinegar in your canner water and in the water you are using to boil your jars.
- 2. (Always use gloves when handling hot peppers.) In large pan, (I use a large dutch oven sized pan to prevent boiling over), combine apricots, chopped peppers (jalapeno, orange or yellow bell, and habanero), white wine vinegar, butter, and sugar. Stir. Bring to a full boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add powdered pectin and return to boil. Boil rapidly for 1 more minute and then check for doneness by using Karla Everett's method with fork tines. The jam should remain spread out between the fork tines when at the jelly stage. (See Karla Everett's https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/non-editible/other-non-edible/jelly-jam-making-tips.html?p=1)
- 3. When done, remove from heat. Scoop off any foam. Have jars ready. Place them in a kitchen sink lined with a clean dish towel. Using a canning funnel, scoop jam into jars within 1/2 and 3/4 inch of rim. Remove jars one or two at a time from sink, and place on a towel covered counter. Using a CLEAN wet towel or paper towel, wash off the rim of each jar. (If any jam gets on the rim, it will not seal.) Then dry rim. Take sterilized lids and rings out of the pan of hot water with the tines of a fork or tongs, and cap each jar and screw on ring. Using the tongs, place each capped jar into the boiling water canner (on top of rack). Once all jars are loaded, check the water level. If additional water is needed to cover the jars with at least an inch or two of water, pour boiling water in.
- 4. Once the water in the canner is at a rolling boil (meaning you can't stir the boiling water down) time the boil for at least ten minutes. Never use larger jars than pints for canning jelly or jam as one cannot ensure that the internal temperature reached is sufficient in the water bath method. Once time is up, turn off heat, and carefully use canning tongs to remove each jar (keeping each upright) and place the jars on a dish towel covered counter. Leave a little space between each jar. If you want to lay a paper towel over them to dry up the water on the lids that's fine, but don't touch the lids. Allow them to seal on their own. You will begin to hear them pop. Some take longer than others, but be patient. Any which don't seal should go into the refrigerator and be used within a couple of weeks. Sometimes, I touch the seal at this point and it seals, but my mom says only trust them if they seal on their own.
- 5. Notes regarding changes: Nestingground said nothing about removing seeds, and I followed this part of the recipe because I love the heat. The original had only 1 yellow, orange, or red bell pepper, but I thought the orange and yellow would better match the apricots, and mine were small, so I added two. The original had no habanero pepper nor any butter. I added the pepper for heat and the butter to reduce foaming. The blog notes say that this makes 4-5 half pint jars, but mine made almost 7 half pint jars. To see the original, please see this link: http://nestinground.blogspot.com/2010/08/apricot-jalapeno-jelly.html This is a great blog.
Tips:
- Choose ripe apricots: Apricots that are slightly soft and fragrant are perfect for this jam. Avoid using apricots that are too firm or underripe, as they will not have the same flavour and texture.
- Use fresh habanero peppers: Fresh habanero peppers will give the jam a nice spicy kick. If you can't find fresh habanero peppers, you can use dried habanero peppers, but be sure to adjust the amount you use to taste.
- Be careful when handling habanero peppers: Habanero peppers can be very spicy, so be sure to wear gloves when handling them. Avoid touching your eyes or nose after handling habanero peppers, as this can cause irritation.
- Cook the jam until it reaches a thick consistency: The jam should be cooked until it reaches a thick consistency, so that it can be spread easily on toast or crackers. This will usually take about 30 minutes.
- Let the jam cool completely before storing: Once the jam is cooked, let it cool completely before storing it in jars. This will help to prevent the jam from spoiling.
Conclusion:
Apricot habanero jam is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used in a variety of ways. It can be spread on toast or crackers, used as a glaze for chicken or fish, or even added to cocktails. The sweet and spicy flavour of the jam is sure to please everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting recipe, give apricot habanero jam a try!
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