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Welcome to what I like to call “Cranberry Jalapeño Month,” otherwise known as the month your hands will consistently feel like they’re on fire and there’s absolutely nothing you can do about it. Yeah, that’s right, I may have forgotten to use gloves a few times when working with the jalapeños for this recipe and many others. Unfortunately, It didn’t help matters that I had to make this recipe twice either. The first time I made it, I only used two jalapeños, which I thought would add plenty of spice. Guess what? I was wrong. Apparently, the girl who used to be quite sensitive to spicy foods is beginning to develop quite the tolerance where they are concerned.
Now, I bet you’re wondering what this “jam sauce” is all about, aren’t you? Well, it’s not quite a jam, and it’s not quite a sauce; it’s somewhere in between. So, what exactly do you use it for? Well, I’ll be showing y’all just that over the next month. So get ready to see a lot of cranberry and jalapeño inspired recipes coming your way. So far, I’ve made a Warm Cranberry & Jalapeño Sweet Potato Salad, Crockpot Cranberry Jalapeño Swedish Meatballs, and Bacon Wrapped Cranberry Jalapeño Crackers. They’re pretty amazing recipes and I can’t wait to share all of them with you over the next few weeks.
So, I’m curious, how would you use this jam sauce? Would you use it as a dipping sauce or basting sauce for grilled chicken, use it to flavor your next summer cocktail, or slather it on top of crumbly buttered cornbread? I myself, plan on using this jam sauce to make Cranberry Jalapeño Southern Mint Juleps, and I also have every intention of eventually pouring it over softened cream cheese and serving it up with crispy crackers for a weekend appetizer. I can’t wait to hear how you would use this sweet and spicy jam sauce in your recipes, so make sure to comment below and share your ideas.
Check Out Our Current Sweet & Spicy Cranberry Jalapeño Jam Sauce Recipes
Warm Cranberry & Jalapeño Sweet Potato Salad
Ingredients:
- 3 Cups Cape Cod Select Premium Frozen Cranberries
- 1 1/4 Cups Granulated Sugar
- 1/2 Cup Light Brown Sugar, Packed
- 1 Cup Water
- Juice of 1 Lemon
- 1/2 Teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 5 Jalapeños, Deseeded & Finely Diced
Directions:
- Place the cranberries, granulated sugar, brown sugar, water, lemon juice, and salt into a large non-reactive metal pan. Cook over high heat for 6 minutes, stirring constantly, or until the cranberries burst open and the mixture begins to foam.
- Remove from heat and puree for two minutes in a blender or with an immersion blender.
- Add the finely diced jalapeños and return to high heat for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Pour the jam sauce into clean glass jars, allow to come to room temperature, and then refrigerate until use.
Suggestions:
- It is always best to use to a stainless steel or non-reactive metal pan when making any jam.
- Where food-safe gloves when cutting jalapeños, to prevent skin irritation.
- You can decrease or increase the number of jalapeños you use in this recipe based on your flavor preference.
- If you live in the state of Virginia, you will most likely be able to find Cape Cod Select premium frozen cranberries at your local Giant or Harris Teeter. CLICK HERE to find the nearest store in your area.
Improvements:
- For a chunkier jam sauce, don’t purèe the cranberry mixture before adding the jalapeños.
- Serve this jam sauce over cream cheese in lieu of red pepper jelly.
- Add a tablespoon or two of this jam sauce to your favorite cocktail to add extra flavor.
Ingredients:
- 3 Cups Cape Cod Select Premium Frozen Cranberries
- 1 1/4 Cups Granulated Sugar
- 1/2 Cup Light Brown Sugar, Packed
- 1 Cup Water
- Juice of 1 Lemon
- 1/2 Teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 5 Jalapeños, Deseeded & Finely Diced
Directions:
- Place the cranberries, granulated sugar, brown sugar, water, lemon juice, and salt into a large non-reactive metal pan. Cook over high heat for 6 minutes, stirring constantly, or until the cranberries burst open and the mixture begins to foam.
- Remove from heat and puree for two minutes in a blender or with an immersion blender.
- Add the finely diced jalapeños and return to high heat for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Pour the jam sauce into clean glass jars, allow to come to room temperature, and then refrigerate until use.
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