Name: Fresno Chile Jam
Yield: Makes about 1 cup (240 ml)
Ingredients: ½ cup (100 g) sugar; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 2 cups (480 ml) apple cider vinegar; 1 pound (455 g) Fresno chiles, stems and seeds removed (25 to 30 chiles)

Preparation info

Makes about
1 cup

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

The Bacon Bible

By Peter Sherman and Stephanie Banyas

Published 2019

About

The Fresno chile is still a relatively unsung hero in the chile world, but I am hoping to change that. It is similar in color and appearance to the red jalapeño, but the flavor is a bit milder and fruitier. I love using them fresh in soups and stews and pickled in jams and relishes.

Ingredients

1 pound (455 g) Fresno chiles, stems and seeds removed (25 to 30 chiles)

Gluten-free
Vegan

Method

Put the chiles in a food processor and pulse a few times until minced.

Combine the vinegar, sugar, salt, and minced chiles in a small saucepan over high heat and bring to a boil. Lower the heat to medium and continue cooking, stirring occasionally so the bottom does not scorch, until the mixture is reduced by half and has become jam-like, about 30 minutes.

Transfer the jam to a

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