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Cranberry Jalapeno Jam

This beautiful red Cranberry Jalapeno Jam adds life to the party. It is a sweet and slightly hot jam served over cream cheese with crackers of your choice.
Course Appetizer
Keyword cranberry, jalapeno, jam,
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 8

Ingredients

  • 12 oz cranberry juice
  • 12 oz fresh whole cranberries
  • 1 cup chopped seeded jalapeno peppers add seeds if you prefer hot
  • 1 cup white vinegar
  • 7 cups white sugar
  • 2 pouches liquid fuit pectin 3 ounces each
  • 1 TBSP butter
  • 3 drops red food coloring (OPTIONAL)

Instructions

  • Remove tops and jalapenos and if you prefer a mild jam, remove the seeds and veins. Add the jalapenos and whole rinsed cranberries to a food processor and chop to small pieces.
  • Place cranberry juice, cranberries, and chopped peppers in a large kettle, then add vinegar. Stir in sugar and bring to a full rolling boil, stirring constantly.
  • Stir in the pectin and butter; return to a full rolling boil. Boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Add food coloring if desired.
  • Pour into sterilized jars, leaving 1/4-inch headspace—process for 5 minutes in a boiling water bath.
  • Yield: 8 half-pints.