Description
Joanna Gaines’ jalapeño drip jam blends sweet and spicy flavors for a robust condiment. Creamy cheese and crisp crackers complement this zesty spread, making it perfect for entertaining guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (packed) light brown sugar
- 4 tbsps (60 ml) unsalted butter
- 1 medium white onion, ¼ inch dice
- 1 – 4 oz (113 g) jalapenos (diced), undrained
- 2 tbsps stone ground mustard
Instructions
- Butter Preparation: Melt unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat, ensuring smooth liquefaction without browning.
- Onion Transformation: Sauté finely diced onions in melted butter until they become translucent and softened, developing a delicate caramelized edge.
- Flavor Infusion: Introduce brown sugar, chopped jalapeños, and stone-ground mustard into the saucepan, thoroughly blending ingredients while maintaining consistent stirring to create a harmonious flavor profile.
- Reduction Process: Simmer the mixture on low-medium heat, allowing ingredients to meld and develop a glossy, slightly bubbling consistency that gradually condenses and thickens over 25-35 minutes.
- Jam Consistency Check: Verify the jam’s readiness by testing its ability to coat the back of a wooden spoon, ensuring a rich, clingy texture that indicates proper thickening.
- Cooling and Preservation: Remove from heat and allow the jalapeño jam to cool completely at room temperature, then transfer to a clean, sealed glass container with an airtight lid for refrigeration, maintaining optimal flavor for 7-10 days.
Notes
- Precision Heating: Maintain exact medium heat around 325°F to prevent butter from burning, ensuring smooth jam base.
- Jalapeño Management: Carefully dice peppers with seeds for extra heat or remove seeds for milder flavor, balancing spice levels according to personal preference.
- Texture Technique: Stir consistently during cooking to prevent sticking and achieve uniform caramelization, creating rich, deep flavor profile.
- Storage Strategy: Use sterilized glass containers and consume within 7-10 days for maximum freshness and optimal taste preservation.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 15
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg