Here is a link to the jam jars that I personally use and prefer. Highly recommended. Affiliate link - FYI: Ball Mason 8oz Quilted Jelly Jars with Lids and Bands, Set of 12 Peanut butter and jelly was a daily thing, and if you served me grape jelly with seeds in it, forget about it! And don’t even get me started on strawberry jam. Habanero peppers are some of the best to work with. They are nice and spicy and have an inherent fruitiness and sweetness that lends them to spreads like jams or jellies. A note about that - the biggest difference between a jelly and a jam is that a jam has the fruit bits in it. Let’s talk about how to make habanero jam, shall we? Next, scoop out the peppers and add them to a large pan along with your sugar, vinegar, lemon juice, and salt. Bring the mixture to a boil then reduce heat to low and simmer for about 10 minutes. If using food coloring, add it now and stir. Ladle the liquid into sterilized jars and cover. Process the jars in a boiling hot water bath for 10 minutes. Remove and let cool overnight. The liquid will thicken up into a nice habanero jam for you. So delicious! Spoon it when the fish is hot and it will melt over a bit. No need for a sauce. You can add more sugar, but really, you don’t need that much. This is plenty, plenty sweet with the amount I’ve included. If you think of it more as a sauce, it becomes very versatile. Instead of reaching for that bottle of sweet hot sauce, try this instead. I want to try this on hot wings. Can’t wait for that! If you enjoy this recipe, I hope you’ll leave a comment with some STARS. Also, please share it on social media. Don’t forget to tag us at #ChiliPepperMadness. I’ll be sure to share! Thanks! – Mike H.
