What happens if you put less sugar in jam?

Less sugar may allow for greater bacterial growth . As a result, process times may be longer for these low-sugar or no-sugar jams and jellies. Some pectin products include preservatives to reduce bacterial growth, as well as to preserve color.

How do you use hot pepper jam?

Common questions about Pepper Jelly: As a spread on crackers or bread. As a glaze for meats such as chicken, pork, or beef. Mixed into cream cheese as a dip for crackers. As a condiment for sandwiches or burgers. As an ingredient in marinades or sauces. As a topping for grilled vegetables or cheese. More items...

What is the minimum sugar for jam?

(2)Most jam recipes call for a 1:1 ratio of fruit to sugar. I usually use a 75 % ratio, or 1 ½ pounds of sugar to every 2 pounds of fruit , unless the fruit is not very sweet, in which case, I adjust accordingly. I don't recommend going below 75 % because the sugar is also acting as the preservative for the fruit.

Is it safe to make jam without sugar?

Jams and jellies can be made without added sugar but will resemble more of a fruited gelatin desert than a true jam or jelly. Salt is not necessary for safe processing of canned or frozen fruits and vegetables.

How long does hot pepper jam last?

The ideal storage time for unopened jams, jellies and preserves is 12 months in the pantry . After opening, refrigerate for 6 months.

How long does hot jam take to set?

Give the jam 24-48 hours to set up (because truly, sometimes it can take that long for pectin to reach the finished set). If it still hasn't set, it's time to determine how much jam needs to be recooked. You don't want to remake more than 8 cups (4 pints) at a time.

How do you add pectin to hot jam?

Whisk a tablespoon of powdered pectin (preferably the no-sugar-needed variety) into the pot of cooking jam . Test for thickness and add another tablespoon if needed. Learn More About Pectin: What's the Deal with Pectin?

Will adding more sugar thicken jam?

Since pectin is activated by sugar, it requires using a considerable amount of sugar to activate the pectin and set (i.e. thicken) your jam . If you try to cut back on the sugar, it won't set properly.

Why should jam not contain less than 60% sugar?

By reducing the percentages of total sugar content, the characteristic gel in the consistency is lost. If the percentage is less than 60% the jam may ferment, unless chemical additives are added to preserve it . Significantly higher percentages of total sugar content may cause crystallisation in the jam.

What is the effect of concentration of sugar in jam?

So, from the results we can get that the jam which experiences more sugar additions will cause a decrease in levels of protein, fat, ash, water but also causes an increase in carbohydrate levels . From the results of the proximate test, we also found out the water content of each jam variable.

Can you make jam less sweet?

You can use less sugar . I often drop by about 25 percent, especially with marmalade which sets easily. Sometimes you might need to boil it for longer to reach setting point. But adding more pectin is the important thing for setting.

Pineapple-Mango-Hot Pepper Jam – Low Sugar Recipe (2024)

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by Mike Hultquist · Sep 8, 2017 · 74 Comments · Jump to Recipe

Make your own sweet (but not TOO sweet) spreadable hot pepper jam at home with this recipe that incorporates tropical pineapple and mango for just the right flavor. This is one of my favorite jam recipes. It is low sugar.

Pineapple-Mango-Hot Pepper Jam

If you've never made your own jam at home, I encourage you to start. If you have a pepper garden like me that is exploding around this time of year, homemade jellies and jams are great ways to use up some of that harvest.

A good pepper jam uses only the freshest peppers, and a yield of 4 cups of hot pepper jam uses about 1 cup of finely chopped hot peppers.

That's a lot of peppers!

Pineapple-Mango-Hot Pepper Jam – Low Sugar Recipe (2)

This year I grew a HUGE variety of chili peppers, including a range of peppers from sweet to superhot. I have a number of peppers classified in the HOT range, though you are free to use any variety of hot pepper you'd like for this recipe.

Truly, if you feel you'd like to include a couple scorpion peppers, maybe a reaper or 2, go for it. The resulting hot pepper jam won't turn out as hot as you might think.

Sure, you'll get a good heat level, depending on what peppers you're starting with, but the sugars help temper the pepper heat a bit, as well as the sweetness of the fruits.

For this recipe, I chose a mixture of very bright yellow cayenne peppers and aji habanero peppers. The colors are fantastically vibrant, such a vivid, stark yellow.

I paired them with mango and pineapple partially because I knew the colors would match so perfectly, but because I love the tates of smooth mango and chunky pineapple, particularly when they're partying together.

They give the jam a good amount of substance, exploding with flavor in each spoonful.

Pineapple-Mango-Hot Pepper Jam – Low Sugar Recipe (3)

I love to have a good hot pepper jam in the fridge for any number of recipes. They're good for a quick spread on toast for a morning bite, as a glaze starter for fish or chicken, as a finisher for grilled meats, even spooned over ice cream for a dessert change up.

The recipe also scales nicely, so measure and adapt accordingly. This particular recipe makes 4 cups or so.

I hope you enjoy it!

Pineapple-Mango-Hot Pepper Jam Ingredients

Mango. Finely chopped.
Pineapple. Finely chopped.
Hot Peppers. Chopped.I used a mixture of yellow cayennes and aji habanero peppers.
Water.
Lemon.
Low-Sugar Pectin.
Sugar.

Pineapple-Mango-Hot Pepper Jam - The Recipe Method

First, add mango, pineapple, chili peppers, water, lemon juice and pectin to a pot. Bring to a quick roiling boil, stirring constantly.

Then stir in sugar and bring back to a boil. Stir constantly.

Once ready, remove from heat, cool slightly and pour into sterilized jars.

Cap and refrigerate.

Pineapple-Mango-Hot Pepper Jam – Low Sugar Recipe (4)

Recipe Tips & Notes

Most pepper jam recipes call for 4-6 cups of sugar, but this recipe only calls for 1 cup. You can reduce that to 1/2 cup if you'd like even less sugar.
Give jams away as gifts to your friends and neighbors. They'll love you for it!
Check out our Chili Pepper Jelly and Jam Recipesfor more ideas. Don't let those peppers go to waste! And hey, just keep some of this jam around. You'll be glad you did.

Storage & Leftovers

Pineapple-mango-hot pepper jam can typically be stored in the fridge for 1-2 months or so. Just make sure to use sterilized jars, and seal them properly.

Try Some of My Other Popular Jelly and Jam Recipes

Scotch Bonnet-Peach-Pepper Jam
Pineapple-Mango Pepper Jam
Kiwi-Jalapeno Jam
Habanero Pepper Jelly
Jalapeno Jelly
Pepper Jelly Recipes

Got any questions? Ask away!I’m happy to help. If you enjoy this recipe, I hope you’ll leave a comment with some STARS. Also, please share it on social media. Don’t forget to tag us at #ChiliPepperMadness. I’ll be sure to share! Thanks! — Mike H.

Pineapple-Mango-Hot Pepper Jam – Recipe

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Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: jam, jelly, low sugar

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes minutes

Calories: 32kcal

Author: Mike Hultquist

Servings: 30

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4.93 from 14 votes

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Ingredients

1 cup finely chopped mango
1 cup finely chopped pineapple
2/3 to 1 cup chopped hot peppers I used a mixture of yellow cayennes and aji habanero peppers
2/3 cup water
Juice from 1 small lemon
3 tablespoon low-sugar pectin
1 cup sugar

Instructions

Add mango, pineapple, chili peppers, water, lemon juice and pectin to a pot. Bring to a quick roiling boil, stirring constantly.
Stir in sugar and bring back to a boil. Stir constantly as it boils for 1 minute.
Remove from heat, cool slightly and pour into sterilized jars.
Cap and refrigerate.

Notes

Makes about 3 cups.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 32kcalCarbohydrates: 8gPotassium: 15mgSugar: 7gVitamin A: 65IUVitamin C: 4.6mgCalcium: 1mg

Did You Enjoy This Recipe?I love hearing how you like it and how you made it your own. Leave a comment below and tag @ChiliPepperMadness on social media.

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Comments

Opal Barker says
January 08, 2024 at 4:06 pm

Do you think that rehydrating dried mango would work in this recipe?
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- Mike H. says
  January 09, 2024 at 3:42 am
  
  It can work but you will have to consider the change in texture, flavor and consistency among other. So you will have to experiment to see if you like the outcome.
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Betsi says
December 20, 2023 at 6:37 pm

This looks absolutely amazing! I am hoping to make this jam for my homemade cheese plate that i‘ ll share with my family for Christmas and absolutely look forward to it!
One question I had in mind was if it’s possible to use honey in lieu of white sugar?
Thank you again for sharing such lovely recipes (with a kick!) with us
Happy holidays!
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- Mike H. says
  December 21, 2023 at 4:19 am
  
  Thank you very much, Betsi! Yes, it's possible. However, you have to watch out for a few things: quantity - you'll typically need less honey than sugar because it's sweeter; acidity - honey can affect it, so to ensure the jam sets properly, you may need to add a little lemon juice or pectin; cooking time - honey can cause the jam to darken quicker, so please be mindful of the over-caramelization by keeping an eye on the time and temperature; flavor - of course, it will be different, so it is totally up to you to test and see if you like it with honey. Let me know how it goes please!
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Jean Surguy says
November 10, 2023 at 3:04 pm

When you talk about the PH for canning, so you use a PH meter?
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- Mike Hultquist says
  November 11, 2023 at 8:22 am
  
  Jean, yes, I use a pH meter. I recommend ThermoWorks.
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Shelly Agnew says
November 09, 2023 at 2:15 pm

My Pineapple Jam didn’t set that great. Is it supposed to be a little movable in jar?Should I add more pectin?
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- Mike Hultquist says
  November 09, 2023 at 2:20 pm
  
  Shelly, that can happen sometimes. Yes, you can reprocess with more pectin to firm it up if needed.
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Trudi says
November 09, 2023 at 1:52 am

Where do you buy low sugar pectin from, or is there a substitute?
Cheers
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- Mike Hultquist says
  November 09, 2023 at 6:29 am
  
  Trudi, I'm able to buy it from my local grocery store chain, though you can order through Amazon or other online resources. Enjoy!
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lucy says
August 19, 2023 at 8:18 pm

can you hot water bathe these for longer stay vs just refrigerating. ?
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- Mike Hultquist says
  August 20, 2023 at 8:31 am
  
  Lucy, I have not tried to can this recipe. You can look into pressure canning. If you want to use the water bath method, check the acidity, as you may need to add acid. A pH of 4.6 is considered shelf stable, though I recommend you shoot for 3.5 or lower for home canning.
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Mario says
December 24, 2022 at 7:50 pm

Just made this with 1/4 cup of chopped ghost peppers, ho boy this has some nice kick and flavours. Will definitely make some more going forward.
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- Mike Hultquist says
  December 24, 2022 at 8:08 pm
  
  Awesome! Thanks, Mario!!
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Mariann Quinn says
October 31, 2022 at 12:52 pm

Can this recipe be water bath canned as is,
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- Mike Hultquist says
  November 01, 2022 at 5:32 am
  
  Mariann, you should, but check the acidity. A pH of 3.5 or lower is recommended for home water bath canning.
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Charlene says
October 11, 2022 at 5:53 pm

Can I add citric acid instead of vinegar to lower the pH? I don’t want to interfere with the set, but want to water bath can the batch.
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- Mike H. says
  October 12, 2022 at 3:13 pm
  
  You can add in lemon juice to lower the pH. It should be fine.
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Mary says
August 22, 2022 at 6:31 am

I love this one, it right up my lane, all of my people love it. I made a batch with some peaches with it, and the crowd went wild… and the low sugar is a hit in this house for sure..
Glad I found you!,,,
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- Mike Hultquist says
  August 22, 2022 at 8:28 am
  
  Thanks, Mary!
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Thea says
July 25, 2022 at 7:03 pm

I just returned from Hawaii and this is calling my name! I have wimpy family members (as it relates to spice). I was thinking of using some yellow bell peppers and jalapeños, do you think that will work? How about time frame in the fridge that it will last and has anyone tried coconut sugar? I know it may make the jelly a darker golden color but coconut sugar is 1/2 the glucose level of granulated sugar. Thanks in advance!
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- Mike Hultquist says
  July 26, 2022 at 6:07 am
  
  Thea, yes, you can use other peppers (or a mix) to make this recipe. It will last several weeks in the fridge or longer. Pectin is a preservative, as is the acidity of the lemon juice. You can use coconut sugar, though I'm unsure of the ratios of it to regular white sugar.
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Holly Vaughn says
June 11, 2022 at 6:30 pm

This was wonderful. I dislike mango so used all pineapple. I also left out the pectin because I wanted a salsa like consistency. Fabulous to perk up rice dishes, Buddha bowls, great with grilled chicken
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- Mike Hultquist says
  June 12, 2022 at 7:48 am
  
  Wonderful! Thanks, Holly!
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Javier says
April 25, 2022 at 9:42 pm

Mike love the recipes.
I made this recipe but used regular pectin and did not check the PH so I added 1/4 cup of red wine vinegar.then I proceeded to can it and used my XL pressure cooker for 20 minutes
My Pepper Mango Pineapple preserve has not set.
Can I Incan it and add more pectin ?
I like very stiff set Jams and preserves
What should I do to fix it so that it sets ?
Thank You
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- Mike Hultquist says
  April 26, 2022 at 5:51 am
  
  Javier, yes, you can reprocess the batch with more pectin. Sometimes it just takes longer to set, but sometimes you need a bit more, depending on the product. Let me know how it goes.
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Donna says
February 25, 2022 at 12:08 pm

So I doubled the batch and added the spicy batch to it and voila I now have a reasonably hot, hot pepper jelly…..it worked taming down the heat….this recipe is so easy and delicious
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- Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says
  February 25, 2022 at 1:50 pm
  
  Excellent! Glad it worked, Donna.
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Donna says
February 23, 2022 at 1:51 pm

So I really overdid the hot peppers but I’m thinking of cooking up another two batches with out peppers and adding the crazy hot jars to the new batch. What do you think Michael? Do you think it will work?
Thanks
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- Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says
  February 23, 2022 at 2:12 pm
  
  Hi, Donna. Yes, dilution is the best way to reduce the overall heat. Let me know how it goes. Enjoy!
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Donna says
February 20, 2022 at 11:34 am

Love this recipe because it’s low in sugar and has no cider vinegar. I put 4 ghost peppers, 2 jalapeños, 2 scotch bonnets in and I think I over done it with the peppers! I was coughing while I was cooking it…..
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- Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says
  February 20, 2022 at 2:10 pm
  
  There you go, Donna! Definitely a SPICY jam! I love it! =)
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Kathy M Powers says
October 11, 2021 at 11:11 am

I have a question regarding how to raise the PH of this jam. Would adding more lemon juice to the recipe make it runny? I also wondered about adding apple cider vinegar. I was going to the use the water bath method for canning. I can't wait to see how it turns out! It looks delicious!!!
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- Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says
  October 11, 2021 at 11:28 am
  
  Hi, Kathy. Do you mean lower the pH (more acidic)? You CAN add in lemon juice or more vinegar to lower the pH. It should be fine. If it doesn't set, you can always reprocess with more pectin.
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Michelle says
September 02, 2021 at 1:36 pm

I have some diabetic family members. Do you know if I used Splenda in place of the sugar if the jelly would set? Thank you
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- Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says
  September 02, 2021 at 2:22 pm
  
  Michelle, yes, Splenda should work fine for this. You may need to use low or no sugar pectin. I have some other jelly/jam recipes on the site that use no sugar.
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Nancy says
July 11, 2021 at 5:28 pm

I would like to make a dozen of the pineapple pepper jelly how much of everything and in the water bath would it take for that just pineapple and peppers for 12/ half pint jars and I don’t know about this ph stuff never used this before when I did Raspberry jam Please let me know thank you
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- Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says
  July 12, 2021 at 5:53 am
  
  Nancy, quadruple all of the ingredients and that should be enough. Look for a pH meter or pH strips if you want to measure the pH.
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Gigi says
September 28, 2020 at 7:16 pm

I have 5 jars of pepper jelly that didn’t quite set up. I think in my worry of over boiling and flubbing the pectin set, I didn’t boil long enough. I would just Reboil a jar at a time to save it. But I was wondering how to combine this wonderful flavored pineapple/mango jelly into my loser Jelly batch? Can 2 batches of this jelly be made at a time? Could I do ~3.5 cups of my loser hot pepper jelly with a batch of this pineapple pepper jelly Recipe and create in essence 2 blended batches of 6 or 7 cups? How much lemon juice is an actually squeezed lemon? 1/2 cup? 3/4 cup?
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- Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says
  September 29, 2020 at 5:50 am
  
  Gigi, yes, you can combine the batches. Just make sure you are using the proper amount of pectin. A medium sized lemon is about 4 tbsp (1/4 cup).
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Ashley Landes says
September 17, 2020 at 7:42 pm

Amazing recipe! I used canned pineapples and mangoes since that was what I had on hand. I pulsed the fruits and peppers in my ninja a few times. Will definitely be making this alot. Thanks for sharing.
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- Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says
  September 18, 2020 at 6:26 am
  
  Perfect, Ashley! Super happy you enjoyed it!
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Tina says
August 24, 2020 at 9:05 am

This recipe looks amazing and I have a ton of peppers. My question is. Can regular pectin be used? What changes would need to be made. And can I sub Aji Pineapple or Aji Limon as the pepper? Do you think it will give a decent amount of heat?
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- Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says
  August 24, 2020 at 2:17 pm
  
  Thanks, Tina. Yes, you can use regular pectin, but just be sure to follow the instructions and ratios on the product label. Yes, you can sub in those peppers. Would be a nice level of heat. Not too hot, but good!!
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Tami says
December 01, 2019 at 12:35 am

I love the looks of this jam, especially as you use just one cup of sugar! I'm fairly new to canning, but want to gift this for Christmas. Your comments about ph level are enlightening, but I don't have any way of measuring that. Is there something I can add to the jam to assure the ph is adequate for safe water bath processing? And could this be why some jam recipes call for upwards of 1 1/2 cups of vinegar?? (You've made me realize I probably need to learn a little bit more about the science behind safe food preserving before going all willy nilly!) Thank you
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- Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says
  December 02, 2019 at 8:25 am
  
  Thanks, Tami. pH is best measured with a good pH meter. I am an affiliate at Thermoworks and recommend theirs, though look for one with good ratings and reviews. Sugar is a preservative, so if you make low sugar jelly or jam, add in some vinegar to help it keep. It can be canned, though check the pH first and follow best canning procedures. I hope this helps!
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Hella Tetuanui says
November 02, 2019 at 8:14 pm

Hello Mike
I live in Tahiti so fresh mangoes and pineapples are no problem, however low-sugar pectin is not available. I do have regular pectin (not liquid) that a friend brings me whenever she comes to visit. My question is can I use this same pectin but maybe increase the quantity a little? By the way, I love your site and have made several recipes with lots of success.
thanks
Hella
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- Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says
  November 03, 2019 at 12:58 pm
  
  Hi, Hella. Usually it is 2 teaspoons of powder pectin for 1 tablespoon of liquid pectin (or 2 tablespoons of powder pectin per pouch of liquid pectin), but check the instructions on the powder pectin label to make sure you are using the proper amounts. Some products can vary and have different recommendations. Let me know how it turns out for you. I'm glad you like the site!
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Robin says
October 14, 2019 at 4:42 pm

Wow, what an easy recipe! I read the reviews and used 3 heaping TBSP of low sugar pectin, it's starting to set by the time I got the last jar filled. I used 2 red jalapenos, 1/2 of an orange habanero, and 1/4 of a sweet orange bell pepper, and threw in a few red pepper flakes. I was afraid of it being too hot to be honest on my first batch, so next time I will use more hot peppers. I did reduce the sugar to slightly less than a cup. Tastes great! Bringing to work to put over cream cheese and serve with crackers.
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- Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says
  October 14, 2019 at 5:20 pm
  
  PERFECT, Robin! I love it! Enjoy.
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Elise says
August 13, 2019 at 12:00 am

Hi Mike,
I'm new to canning. I'd like to make and can this recipe shelf safe for Christmas. I only have a water bath canning system. How do I make this safe for that canning process without having to purchase a pressure cooker? ACV perhaps ? I tried to find another recipe using WBC, but couldn't find one and came across warnings not to test for ph yourself. Your recipe looks so great, please help . . .
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- Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says
  August 13, 2019 at 7:24 am
  
  Elise, you can water bath this sauce, but check the pH first. It should be 3.5 or below for home canning. The best way to properly check pH is with a good pH meter. I became an affiliate for Thermoworks because I trust their pH meter and meat thermometers. Here is a link to their pH meter: https://www.thermoworks.com/pH-Humidity/pH?tw=CPM. If the pH is not low enough, yes, you can add an acid, such as vinegar and/or citrus. Please let me know how it goes for you. Be sure to use best canning practices and safety. Enjoy!
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J. King says
August 11, 2019 at 11:31 am

A wee bit hot for me, but great flavor! I didn't have mango, so I used mandarin orange and pineapple .
Without vinegar, can I can it for storage outside the refrigerator?
J
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- Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says
  August 11, 2019 at 3:21 pm
  
  Thanks, J. Yes you can water bath it, but check the pH of your finished jam. It is best at 3.5 or below for home canning purposes. Or use a pressure canner.
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Karen Sue says
July 29, 2019 at 12:01 pm

Dear Mike, Thanks for your recipe. Can you puree the boiled mixture to have a more jelly consistency? Then do you have to put the puree back into the pot and boil again? Also, what do you think the sub for homemade pectin made with tart apples is for the pectin you use? Is it the same? Okay, another ?...lol...Do you also have a pepper tomato jam recipe made with cayenne peppers only?
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- Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says
  July 29, 2019 at 1:03 pm
  
  Hi, Karen. To answer your questions:
  Can you puree the boiled mixture to have a more jelly consistency? Then do you have to put the puree back into the pot and boil again? Yes, you can puree the mixture before jarring, or before even starting the process. For more of a jelly consistency, strain the solids out and only use the liquid. It will solidify into a jelly for you. See this recipe as a starter: https://www.chilipeppermadness.com/chili-pepper-recipes/jellies/jalapeno-jelly/
  Also, what do you think the sub for homemade pectin made with tart apples is for the pectin you use? Is it the same? I'm not sure about that pectin, but it should be usable. Just be sure to follow the ratios recommended by that particular pectin product.
  Do you also have a pepper tomato jam recipe made with cayenne peppers only? I do not have a recipe for that specifically, but check out my other jelly and jam recipes for ways to adapt. Also see my tomato chutney recipe for another idea: https://www.chilipeppermadness.com/recipes/tomato-chutney/
  Good luck!
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Linda says
July 06, 2019 at 6:08 pm

I have a couple of questions. For starters so glad to have found this site several pepper jelly recipes in searches most lean on more fruit and hardly any peppers but yours is just what I have been looking for an equal balance.
I want to do a pineapple & habanero jam, can I just leave off the mango? If so do I add more pineapple & peppers? Would the same apply for just mango & habanero? I have 6 bushes producing Habaneros soon will have 4 more. Your page provides a variety of recipes excited to try many of them.
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- Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says
  July 07, 2019 at 12:38 pm
  
  Hi, Linda. Thanks, and YES, you can leave out the mango. Just increase the peppers and pineapple. And yes, same applies for just mango and habanero. Let me know how your jam turns out! Super curious!
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Mat says
November 17, 2018 at 11:14 am

amazing, i used aji limon and a habanero. ended up using 2 cups of mango.great heat, super sweet, i'm glad i didn't use one of those recipes with 10 cups of sugar. really happy, should have made 3 or 4 times as much. i know for next year. used the last of the fresh peppers.
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- Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says
  November 17, 2018 at 11:57 am
  
  That's GREAT, Matt! Glad you enjoyed it!
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Mike says
September 29, 2018 at 6:09 am

Hi Mike
I saw your reply to Rita about canning this jam and you said to follow proper pressure canning procedures. Can this jam be canned using the water bath method. Thanks
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- Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says
  September 29, 2018 at 9:01 am
  
  Mike, yes, you can use the water bath method. If you're going to keep it out of the fridge, check the ph first. It should be 4.0 or below for longer keeping.
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  - Mike says
    September 30, 2018 at 7:21 pm
    
    Thanks Mike.
    I will let you know how it turns out. I made my very first jelly today...ghost pepper/habanero with pineapple. I’m excited to try it.
    Thanks again
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    - Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says
      October 01, 2018 at 12:46 pm
      
      Sounds great, Mike! Just did a big batch of jellies this weekend myself - Ghost, Sweet and Jalapeno Jelly. On the site soon!
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kim says
July 30, 2018 at 1:09 pm

I was hoping I didn't screw this up . lol. It is wonderful , Mike! Mine serves on chickpea pancakes with root vegetable breakfast and crackers if i want . Thanks! First batch of this kind for me. I usually make red hot pepper jam for my son and I. Happy camper. Good recipe folks!
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- Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says
  July 30, 2018 at 1:21 pm
  
  Thanks, Kim! Glad it turned out. It's definitely a good one!
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Mike says
May 20, 2018 at 2:33 am

My heart is in chilli I also make a pineapple ;mango ,peach w/ jalapeno jelly use same receipy
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- Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says
  May 20, 2018 at 7:58 am
  
  Excellent!
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Gerald says
October 29, 2017 at 9:50 pm

Just made this. I used Banana chillies. Superb
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Pete says
September 26, 2017 at 2:05 pm

I just made this jam using lemon drop peppers. Love it!
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Karen Olson says
September 18, 2017 at 6:15 pm

Do you remove the seeds from the peppers?
REPLY: Karen, you can if you'd like, but you don't have to. -- Mike from Chili Pepper Madness.
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The Chili Life says
September 18, 2017 at 10:50 am

Wow! Thanks for your recipe! I have been growing a lot of chilies this season. I did not think I would be that successful and now I have so many fruits to deal with. I have making a couple of chili sauces but I never thought of doing a jam with chili! I'll look around your blog for more recipes, for sure. Great work! Keep it up.
/Erik
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Rita says
September 08, 2017 at 8:26 pm

Can you can this recipe with such a low sugar content? It looks wonderful and I would love to give it as Christmas gifts. Thanks for sharing!
REPLY: Rita, yes, you should be able to do so. Just be sure to follow proper pressure canning procedures. -- Mike from Chili Pepper Madness.
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Zuzana says
September 08, 2017 at 7:57 pm

Pineapple, mango, chilli peppers jam ...yum. Will definitely make. Thank you!
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