SWEET AND SOUR JAM - NOT JUST FOR CHICKEN

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This was a food recipe challenge that was a nice surprise recipe. This recipe makes an excellent glaze for Sweet and Sour Chicken like you get in a Chinese-style restaurant. I've made it with meatballs as well.

Provided by Melissa Goff

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Canning and Preserving Recipes     Jams and Jellies Recipes

Time 3h30m

Yield 140

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 habanero pepper
3 cups fresh apricots, pitted and chopped
1 cup shallots, sliced into thin slivers
½ cup green bell pepper, chopped
½ cup red bell pepper, chopped
½ cup fresh pineapple, chopped
¼ cup cherry tomatoes, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon minced fresh cilantro
½ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice
1 (1.75 ounce) package powdered fruit pectin
6 cups white sugar
1 cup brown sugar, packed
½ teaspoon butter
9 sterilized half-pint canning jars with lids and rings

Steps:

  • Wearing rubber gloves and avoiding touching your eyes or face, seed and mince the habanero pepper. Place the habanero pepper, apricots, shallots, green and red bell pepper, pineapple, cherry tomatoes, garlic, cilantro, cumin, and lime juice into a large pot over medium heat, and stir in the pectin until dissolved. Bring the mixture to a boil, and mix in the white and brown sugars, stirring until completely dissolved. Return the jam to a full rolling boil, add the butter to reduce foaming, and boil hard for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Turn off heat, and skim and discard any foam that forms on the jam. Pack the jam into the sterilized jars, and top each with a sterilized lid and ring.
  • Simmer the filled jars in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes, then remove the jars and store upside-down on a cloth towel for about 5 minutes. Turn right side up, and allow the lids to seal (listen for the popping sound). Let jars cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 42.6 calories, Carbohydrate 10.9 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 0.8 mg, Sugar 10.5 g

ZAHOOR Uthawel
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This recipe is a keeper! The jam is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. I've already used it on chicken and fish, and it's perfect for both.


Jameson Godfrey
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This jam is a bit too tart for my taste, but it's still good. I think I'll try adding a bit more sugar next time.


Lazaro Garcia
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I've never made sweet and sour jam before, but this recipe made it so easy. The jam turned out perfectly and it's so delicious. I can't wait to try it on chicken or fish.


Marlena Prociw
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I'm always looking for new and easy recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. The jam is super easy to make and it's delicious. I'll definitely be making it again.


Daylan Haley
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This jam is a great way to use up leftover fruit. I had some strawberries and pineapple that were about to go bad, so I made a batch of this jam and it turned out great.


Mark Bermea
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I'm not a huge fan of sweet and sour flavors, but this jam is actually really good. It's not too sweet or too sour, and it has a nice balance of flavors.


Nouman Jani
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This jam is delicious! I love the combination of sweet and sour. I've been using it on everything from chicken to fish to tofu.


Cynthia Libese
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This recipe is a great starting point, but I think it could be improved with a few tweaks. I would add a bit more ginger and garlic, and I would also use a different type of vinegar.


Uttam Tamang
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my jam didn't turn out as thick as I expected. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Chisom Ibewke
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This jam is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still good. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.


SHAHIL ENTERTAINMENT BD
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The jam is delicious, and it's so easy to make. I'll definitely be making it again.


Strahinja Milosevic
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This jam is a great way to add some sweetness and acidity to your dishes. I've used it in marinades, sauces, and even as a glaze for roasted vegetables.


Abishek Singh
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This was my first time making sweet and sour jam, and it turned out perfectly. I followed the recipe exactly, and it was so easy to make. The jam is delicious, and I can't wait to use it in my next stir-fry.


Devan Higginbotham
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I love this recipe! The jam is so versatile - I've used it on chicken, fish, and even tofu. It's always delicious.


Everett Japhet
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This jam is amazing! It's the perfect balance of sweet and sour, and it's so easy to make. I used it as a glaze for chicken, and it was a huge hit with my family.