Orange Jalapeño Sunshine Jam
🧾 INGREDIENTS
🍊 Citrus Base
2 cups fresh orange juice (about 4–5 oranges)
Zest of 1 orange
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp lime juice
🌶️ Heat & Flavor
3 jalapeños, finely minced (remove seeds for mild, keep some seeds for heat)
2 cups granulated sugar
1 tbsp grated fresh ginger (optional but delicious)
🏆 For Setting
1 packet (1.75 oz) powdered pectin OR 3 tbsp liquid pectin
INSTRUCTIONS
- Prepare the jalapeños
Wear gloves if you’re sensitive!
Remove seeds for a mild jam or keep a few for more heat.
Finely mince.
- Combine citrus + peppers
In a large pot, add:
orange juice
orange zest
lemon juice
lime juice
minced jalapeños
ginger (optional)
Heat on medium until it begins to simmer.
- Add the pectin
Sprinkle in powdered pectin while stirring constantly.
Bring mixture to a full rolling boil (one that doesn’t stop when stirred).
- Add the sugar
Pour in the 2 cups sugar all at once.
Stir well and return to a full boil.
Boil hard for 1 minute exactly, stirring constantly.
- Check the jam
Remove from heat.
Skim off any foam on top (optional, just for appearance).
The jam will look slightly thin but will thicken as it cools.
- Jar it
Pour hot jam into clean jars.
Seal with lids.
Let cool at room temperature.
Refrigerate once cooled.
(If canning: process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.)
FLAVOR VARIATIONS
🔥 Extra Heat:
Add 1 serrano pepper or keep all jalapeño seeds.
🍊 Extra Citrus:
Add zest of 1 lemon or lime.
🍍 Tropical Twist:
Add ½ cup crushed pineapple or mango.
HOW TO USE IT
✨ Glaze for chicken or salmon
✨ Spread on toast or scones
✨ Drizzle over cream cheese & crackers
✨ Mix into vinaigrettes
✨ Gift for holidays