Description
A sweet and subtly spicy blackberry jam infused with cayenne pepper, offering a bold and versatile spread perfect for both sweet and savory dishes.
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh blackberries
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Rinse blackberries and place them in a saucepan.
- Gently crush the berries with a fork or masher.
- Add sugar and lemon juice, stirring over medium heat until sugar dissolves.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
- Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Add cayenne pepper and mix well.
- Continue cooking another 10 minutes until thickened.
- Test doneness using the chilled plate method.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Transfer to clean jars and cool completely before sealing.
Notes
- Adjust cayenne to control spice level.
- Stir frequently to prevent burning.
- Use frozen berries if fresh are unavailable (thawed and drained).
- Blend before cooking for a smoother texture.
- Proper sterilization is needed for long-term storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 55
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
