Homemade Sweet Chilli Jam
Transform your pantry with a jar of homemade sweet chilli jam—an irresistibly bold and versatile condiment that's both sweet and spicy! Packed with the vibrant flavors of red chillies, bell peppers, juicy tomatoes, garlic, and ginger, this recipe strikes the perfect balance of heat and sweetness. Enhanced with white wine vinegar for a tangy kick and simmered to glossy perfection, this chilli jam is the ultimate upgrade for sandwiches, cheese boards, grilled meats, and more. With just 15 minutes of prep time and simple steps, you can whip up this crowd-pleaser and bottle it to enjoy for weeks. Craft your own small-batch condiment today and relish the satisfaction of homemade goodness!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 150 grams Red chillies (seeded and chopped)
- 2 medium Red bell peppers (seeded and chopped)
- 4 cloves Garlic cloves
- 25 grams Fresh ginger (peeled and roughly chopped)
- 400 grams Cherry tomatoes (or regular ripe tomatoes)
- 300 grams White sugar
- 100 ml White wine vinegar
- 50 ml Water
- 1 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Begin by preparing all ingredients: seed and chop the red chillies and red bell peppers. Peel the garlic and ginger, then chop roughly. Wash the tomatoes if using cherry tomatoes, or roughly chop them if using regular tomatoes.
Place the red chillies, red bell peppers, garlic, ginger, and tomatoes into a food processor. Pulse until the mixture forms a chunky paste. Be careful not to over-process as a bit of texture is ideal.
Transfer the blended mixture to a large saucepan. Add in the sugar, white wine vinegar, water, and salt. Stir well to combine.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a boil while stirring occasionally.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to a steady simmer and let the mixture cook for approximately 35-40 minutes. Stir frequently to prevent sticking, especially as the jam begins to thicken.
The jam is ready when it reaches a thick, glossy consistency and coats the back of a spoon. Remember that it will thicken further as it cools.
Carefully pour the hot sweet chilli jam into sterilized glass jars, leaving a small gap at the top. Seal tightly with lids while still hot to create a vacuum seal.
Allow the jars to cool to room temperature, then store in a cool, dark place. Refrigerate once opened and consume within 2 weeks for the best flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
743 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.7 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1005 mg | 44% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 184.0 g | 67% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.5 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 166.9 g | ||
| Protein | 5.5 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 80 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 1115 mg | 24% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
