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Nutrition: per tbsp

  • kcal25
  • fat0g
    low
  • saturates0g
  • carbs6g
  • sugars6g
  • fibre0.2g
  • protein0.2g
  • salt0.01g
    low
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Method

  • step 1

    Tip the peppers, chillies (with seeds), ginger and garlic into a food processor, then whizz until very finely chopped. Scrape into a heavy-bottomed pan with the tomatoes, sugar and vinegar, then bring everything to the boil. Skim off any scum that comes to the surface, then turn the heat down to a simmer and cook for about 50 mins, stirring occasionally.

  • step 2

    Once the jam is becoming sticky, continue cooking for 10-15 mins more, stirring frequently so that it doesn’t catch and burn. It should now look like thick, bubbling lava. Cool slightly, transfer to sterilised jars, then leave to cool completely. Keeps for 3 months in a cool, dark cupboard – refrigerate once opened.

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GREAT CHRISTMAS PRESENTS

These jars make lovely hamper gifts, Just label your jars with storage instructions so your friends and family can get the best out of their gift, then pack into boxes with other chilli-themed items such as chilli-chocolate covered almonds from Kshocolat (£3.95/80g tin, available from Waitrose), and packets of chilli seeds (southdevonchillifarm.co.uk)

Recipe from Good Food magazine, December 2008

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michafc

question

Please can you advise how long to simmer this recipe for if you are using jam sugar with pectin? Much appreciated!

GoodFoodTeam_

Hello, the cooking time will be very similar to the recipe times above. You can check if the jam has reached setting point by putting saucers in the freezer. Drop a little of the jam onto the saucer. If you push a finger through the sides of the jam should hold leaving a channel. A jam thermometer…

michafc

I made this last night, having read so many of the reviews, I used jam sugar and heated for a lot longer. Error!! Now I’ve got glue style chilli jam, any advice on timing for my second attempt (assuming I can remove this batch from the jars if I warm them up a bit!!)

claire.smith.6678866

Hi I have seen other sweet chilli jam recipes and they call for more amounts of vinegar than this one is there a difference?

fryerbird

question

Will this recipe wirk with green chillies?

claire.smith.6678866

question

Can you omit the tomatoes ? Or does it make a difference?

GoodFoodTeam_

Hello, we haven't tested this recipe without tomatoes. Most chilli jams have tomato as an ingredient. There is a recipe on the website called 'Cranberry and sweet chilli jam' which doesn't use tomato that you might like to try instead. The cranberry chilli jam is a bit more like a chutney in…

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