Description
A bold and spicy jam that combines sweet cherries with smoky chipotle peppers, perfect for glazing meats, topping cheeses, or spreading on toast.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 4 cups fresh or frozen pitted cherries, chopped
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced
- 1 tablespoon adobo sauce (from the can)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 pouch (3 oz) liquid pectin
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- In a large saucepan, combine cherries, sugar, apple cider vinegar, chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, smoked paprika, cumin, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently.
- Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 20-25 minutes, until cherries break down and mixture thickens slightly, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Stir in liquid pectin and return to a full boil for 1 minute, then remove from heat. Skim off any foam and let cool for 5 minutes before transferring to sterilized jars.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.