Sweet chilli jam

  • Portion size: Makes about 700g
  • Hands-on time 25 min
  • Difficulty: easy

Our sweet chilli jam makes a gorgeous gift for people who love sweet and spicy food. Make sure to adjust the quantity of chilli to suit your taste.

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Ingredients

  • 75-125g fresh red chillies, stalks removed
  • 225g cider vinegar
  • 500g jam sugar
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Method

  1. Put the whole chillies in a food processor or mini chopper and whizz 
to a rough paste. Scrape into a large heavy-based saucepan set over a medium heat and add the other ingredients. Put a saucer in the freezer (to test for setting).
  2. Stir until the sugar dissolves, turn up the heat and bring the jam to a rolling boil for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, then take off the heat.
  3. Spoon a little jam onto the saucer from the freezer. Return it to the freezer for 
5 minutes, then push the jam with your finger. If it wrinkles, it’s ready. If not, return the pan to the heat and the saucer to the freezer and boil for 5 minutes, then check the set again. When set, turn off the heat and leave to stand for 5 minutes.
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  5. Using a sterilised funnel, pour the jam while still hot into the sterilised jars, seal them and leave to cool fully before wrapping and packing.

Nutrition

  • 44kcals Calories
  • no fat Fat
  • 
0.1g protein Protein
  • 11g (11g sugars) Carbs
  • no fibre Fibre
  • no salt Salt

Per tbsp

Quick wins & tips

The heat of the jam will depend on how hot the chillies are. For
a milder flavour go for a smaller quantity of chillies.

Make Ahead

The unopened jam will keep for up to 6 months. Once open keep in the fridge for up to 1 month.

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