Last summer I participated in Steph Chows’ 2nd Annual Jam Exchange. My jam exchange partner was Beth from The Seventh Level of Boredom. When we were determining what jams to send each other, she asked me if I liked hot stuff (as in peppers) and I told her not usually, but my sons and my boyfriend would probably like it.
One of the jams Beth sent me was Mango Habañero Jam. I loved it! I practically ate all of the jam myself. I would spread cream cheese on a cracker and drizzle the jam over the top. It did have a little bit of a kick but it wasn’t too hot. It tasted so good, I got addicted to it. Then, it was all gone…
So, when I saw Mangos in the market the other day, I decided it was time to make some of this jam for myself. It makes 7-8 jars so I have plenty to share. Everyone I’ve mentioned it to so far has wanted to try it so I don’t think I’ll have any problems finding taste testers. What I may have trouble doing is keeping some for myself. ;)
Mango Habañero Jam
Makes: 7-8 Half-Pint Jars
Adapted from this recipe http://theseventhlevelofboredom.blogspot.com/2010/08/mango-habanero-jam.html
Original recipe found here
http://28cooks.blogspot.com/2009/10/mango-habanero-jam-this-is-probably-one.html
Ingredients:
- 6-8 whole Habañeros (I removed the stems and most of the seeds)
- 1 cup cider vinegar
- 2 fresh mangos, peeled and chopped
- 1/2 cup Papaya nectar
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 6 cups sugar
- 1 packet liquid pectin
Directions:
Blend all Habañeros with vinegar, mango, and juices until well pureed.
Bring mixture and sugar to a full rolling boil in a heavy pot. Boil 8 minutes.
Add liquid pectin and bring to boil again for 1 minute.
Pour into 1/2-pint jars and seal.
Process the jars in a water-bath canner for 10 minutes. Refer to the instructions at the National Center for Home Preservation. Turn off heat, remove canner lid, and let jars rest in the water for 5 minutes.
Remove jars and set aside for 24 hours. Check seals, then store in a cool, dark place for up to 1 year.
Happy Canning and Baking!
Cathy
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