APRICOT HABANERO JAM

Apricot Habanero Jam image

This jam is excellent warmed and brushed over a baking pork roast. It has an appealing spicy-sweet taste. -Megan Taylor

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 11 half-pints.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

3-1/2 pounds fresh apricots
6 tablespoons bottled lemon juice
2 to 4 habanero peppers, seeded
1 package (1-3/4 ounces) powdered fruit pectin
7 cups sugar

Steps:

Pit and chop apricots; place in a Dutch oven or stockpot. Stir in lemon juice. Place habaneros in a blender; add a small amount of apricot mixture. Cover and process until smooth. Return to the pan. Stir in pectin. Bring to a full rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in sugar; return to a full rolling boil. Boil and stir 1 minute. , Remove from heat; skim off foam. Pour hot mixture into 11 hot sterilized jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if necessary, by adding hot mixture. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight. , Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process 10 minutes. Remove jars and cool. For best results, let processed jam stand at room temperature for 2 weeks to set up.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.