Sweet chilli jam

Sweet chilli jam

This has a kick, but won’t blow your head off, and goes well with any selection of cold cuts of meat

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Makes 4 small jars

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 20 mins

Cook time

Cook 1 hr

Method

  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.
  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)

OUR DOWNLOADABLE LABELS

Download our printable preserves labels - perfect for writing cook's notes and gift messages. You can find them here.

PER JAR

857 kcalories, protein 5.0g, carbohydrate 220.0g, fat 1.0 g, saturated fat 0.0g, fibre 0.0g, sugar 218.0g, salt 0.34 g

Recipe from Good Food magazine, December 2008.

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  • 10 December 2009

    rubyrules rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    I'm making this for the second time using double quantities in a big stock pot. Everybody loves it! Its so easy to make but i've found it needs cooking for a couple of hours , maybe because I'm making twice as much .

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  • 14 December 2009

    Jayne rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    I've just finished making this for the first time! As others said, it takes longer to thicken than it states and boy does it pack a punch! Lush tho....will be making some more I used 9 instead of the 10 chilli's suggest so next time will prob go for 7! Mine only filled 5 small jam jars...does that sound about right...I'm new to this jam and chutney game!

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  • 14 December 2009

    Jayne commented on this recipe

    ...lol, just noticed it said 4 small jars! So I did good then...got a bonus one! ;0)

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  • 16 December 2009

    BethHarper rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Hey I made this last night for Christmas presents and it was fantastic! I adapted the recipe slightly and used a can of chopped tomatoes with chilli to make it extra spicy (the people I'm making it for like the heat!) so it's incredibly hot but still has that lovely sweetness!

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  • 17 December 2009

    My Recipes commented on this recipe

    I made the Sweet Chilli Jam for Christmas presents last year, it was so popular everyone wants another jar this year. Good job it's so simple to make!!

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  • 19 December 2009

    Maharaj commented on this recipe

    Hi, what sort of red chillis does the recipe use? The very small ones?

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  • 19 December 2009

    Emma rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    I have made this for christmas presents too. The jam/dipping sauce is lovely. Have given a couple out already in a goody bag with some nice cheeses and good quality crackers. The recipients were very pleased. My first time at chutney-esque type cooking. Loved it.

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Makes 4 small jars

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 20 mins

Cook time

Cook 1 hr

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PER JAR

857 kcalories, protein 5.0g, carbohydrate 220.0g, fat 1.0 g, saturated fat 0.0g, fibre 0.0g, sugar 218.0g, salt 0.34 g

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