Apple Cinnamon Chili Pepper Jam
Apple Cinnamon Chili Pepper Jam blends tender apples, warm spices, and a touch of chili heat into a glossy spread that balances sweet and spicy flavors in a smooth, spoonable texture.
Ingredients
- 3 cups apples peeled and finely chopped
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 red chili peppers finely minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves optional
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 packet 1.75 oz fruit pectin
Instructions
- Combine apples, sugar, apple cider vinegar, and chili peppers in a saucepan and heat until sugar dissolves.
- Simmer gently for 10 to 12 minutes until apples soften and release juices.
- Stir in cinnamon, cloves if using, and lemon juice until well blended.
- Add fruit pectin, raise heat, and boil for 1 to 2 minutes while stirring constantly.
- Lower heat and simmer 10 to 15 minutes until glossy and spoon coating.
- Cool slightly, transfer to jars, and store in the refrigerator or can properly.