Strawberry Jalapeno Jam


Consider keeping the jalapeno seeds and membranes, otherwise the results will be good, but mild. also, remember to use disposable latex gloves when handling peppers. i can't guarantee the recipe should you reduce the sugar because i've never made it otherwise. sure-jell premium (yellow box) requires a certain amount of sugar to gel properly. (i do have another jalapeno jelly recipe, recipe #460242. it's considerably less work and equally divine.) btw, should any recipe fail, see recipe #151544.

Steps


Sterilize eight half pint canning jars with lids and rings , boiling for at least 5 minutes and kept hot.
Place the crushed strawberries , processed jalapeno pepper , lemon juice and pectin into a large , heavy-bottomed saucepan.
Stir in the sugar to dissolve.
Rapidly bring to a boil over high heat.
Once at a full rolling boil , cook for 1 full minute.
One half teaspoon butter may be added to keep down the foam , if desired.
Letting this mixture sit for about 5 minutes discourages the fruit from separating.
Pack the jam into the hot , sterilized jars , filling the jars to within 1 / 4 inch of the top.
Run a knife or a thin spatula around the insides of the jars after they have been filled to remove any air bubbles.
Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue.
Top with lids and screw on rings.
Process 10 minutes in a boiling water canner.
Remove the jars and place onto a cloth-covered or heat-resistance surface.
Allow to cool overnight.
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Ingredients


strawberries, jalapeno pepper, lemon juice, powdered fruit pectin, granulated sugar