Raspberry Recipe · Raspberry Habanero Jam

This jam is delicious poured over a block of cream cheese and served with crackers. The heat from the peppers and the sweetness of the sugar and berries complement each other perfectly. A simple and unique appetizer or game day snack. This jam is wonderful on top of vanilla ice cream too!

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups white vinegar
• 1 green bell pepper, halved and seeded
• 5 habanero peppers, stemmed, or more to taste
• 6 cups white sugar
• 2 (12 ounce) packages frozen raspberries
• 3 tablespoons powdered pectin
• 5 1-pint canning jars with lids and rings

Cooking Directions

1. Blend vinegar, green bell pepper, and habanero peppers together in a blender until smooth. Stir pepper mixture, sugar, raspberries, and pectin together in a large stockpot; bring to a boil and cook until jam is smooth and sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes.
2. Sterilize the jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. Pack jam into hot, sterilized jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a knife or 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.
3. Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars into the boiling water using a holder. Leave a 2-inch space between the jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary to bring the water level to at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Bring the water to a rolling boil, cover the pot, and process for 15 minutes.
4. 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). Store in a cool, dark area.

Nutrition Facts

• calories62.7
• carbohydrateContent16.1 g
• fatContent0.1 g
• fiberContent0.6 g
• proteinContent0.1 g
• sodiumContent0.1 mg
• sugarContent15.4 g