Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1/2 pound habanero peppers (chopped)
  • 4 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 1/4 cups cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 ounces liquid fruit pectin
  • 4 drops food coloring (if preferred)

Instruction

  • Add the habanero peppers to a food processor and pulse them until they are very finely chopped. Do not overdo it or you’ll wind up with a puree.
  • Scoop out the peppers and add to a large pan.
  • Add sugar, vinegar, lemon juice, and salt.
  • Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low and simmer for about 10 minutes.
  • Return heat to high and bring mixture to a rolling boil. Stir in pectin and boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
  • If using food coloring, add it now and stir.
  • Ladle jam into sterilized jars and cover.
  • Process jars in a boiling hot water bath for 10 minutes.
  • Remove and let cool overnight.