Chilli Cranberry Jam

Jun 01, 2023June 1, 20230 14

Spicy Chilli Cranberry Jam recipe for your breakfast table

by The Chefin Jam

Prep

5 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	190 g dried sweetened cranberries
	4 red bird 's eye chilies , ends trimmed , roughly chopped
	3 red banana chilies , trimmed , seeds and membrane removed , roughly chopped
	1 small red onion , chopped
	1 2/3 cups sugar
	1 teaspoon salt
	1/2 cup red wine vinegar
	1/2 cup port wine

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

216

Sugar

53g

Fat

This Chilli Cranberry jam is a combination of sweetened cranberries and hot chilies resulting in a sweet, sour, and spicy flavored jam. The intense flavor of this recipe is sure to wake up your taste buds. It can be enjoyed as a spread on toast or muffins or used as an accompaniment to savory dishes. With its vibrant color, it's sure to brighten up any breakfast table. Even though the jam is spicy, its sweetness balances out the heat, making it palatable to everyone.

Instructions

1.	In a food processor, pulse the dried cranberries until they're coarsely chopped.
2.	In a saucepan, combine the cranberries with the chopped red bird's eye and red banana chilies, chopped red onion, sugar, salt, red wine vinegar and port wine.
3.	Heat the mixture on medium-high heat until it comes to a boil, stirring occasionally.
4.	Reduce the heat and simmer the mixture, stirring periodically, until the jam is thick and syrupy, approximately about 20-25 minutes.
5.	Turn off the heat and allow the jam to cool to room temperature. Store in an airtight container until ready to serve.

PROS

The spiciness of the chillies combined with the sweetness of the cranberries creates a delicious savory jam.

It’s great with toast, bagels, and even as a glaze for roasted meats.

CONS

This jam is high in sugar, so it’s best to consume in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

The spiciness may not be suitable for everyone’s taste.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Cranberries are known for their antioxidant properties which promote good health and have anti-inflammatory benefits.
The capsaicin present in the chilies helps improve blood circulation, digestion and has anti-inflammatory properties.