Jalapeno Strawberry Jam
This jam is not spicy, but heat can be increased by adding a few habanero peppers. Alternatively, you can add red pepper flakes when serving to increase heat. It is a good appetizer on small corn bread squares or heated and poured over a block of cream cheese with crackers. It would also be a good glaze on chicken or pork.
4 cups crushed strawberries
1 cup minced jalapeno peppers (include seeds for more flavor)
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
7 cups sugar
1 pouch Certo
Prepare crushed strawberries and add finely minced jalapenos (and seeds if desired), lemon juice and sugar. Bring to a full boil. Add Certo and allow to boil for another minute. Pour into steralized jars and top with clean, new, hot lids and rings. Process in boiling water for 10 minutes. Makes approximately eight 8 ounce jars.
Tags: jalapenos, Strawberries