Peach Pepper Jam Recipe (2024)

Originally Posted March 2022 | Updated April 2023

A sweet and spicy jam that has many uses such as a sandwich spread, baked brie, meatballs, grilled pork, chicken wings, and more! A favorite!

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Once you try my peach pepper jam recipe, you will never ever buy any other gourmet sweet pepper jam again…I promise!

I’ve long had a love affair with sweet and spicy jam over cream cheese and crackers. I think this all started when I used to be a consultant for Tastefully Simple nearly 20 years ago. I was hooked but never really thought to make some myself.

Every summer we get bushels of peaches and I can peaches like there is no tomorrow. I almost always take too long to get to all the peaches before they are too soft. This hot peach pepper jam recipe was concocted from some of those softer peaches. I’ve made several batches and think I’ve finally reached perfection to share with you.

On a side note – this summer, when I get more rhubarb out of my garden, I’m going to make up my jalapeno rhubarb pie to share with you…to die for!

But back to this delicious jam…I’ve given countless jars to friends for Christmas and birthdays. It’s a winner friends!

10 More Uses for Hot Pepper Peach Jam

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The most common way to enjoy this jam is over a brick of cream cheese with crackers. But there are MANY other ways to enjoy it. Below are some ideas for you to try your hot pepper peach jam.

Deli sandwich spread
On buttered toast
Baked Brie & crackers
Goat cheese & crackers
co*cktail meatballs or sausages
Added to Chicken Salad
Grilled or baked chicken or pork
Chicken wing sauce
Grilled bacon and cheese
Added to BBQ sauce or in homemade BBQ sauce

So now that you see how versatile this little condiment is, let’s get to the recipe!

Peach Pepper Jam Recipe

A sweet and spicy jam that has many uses such as a sandwich spread, baked brie, meatballs, grilled pork, chicken wings, and more! A favorite!

Ingredients

4 c. fresh or frozen peaches peeled and chopped fine
1 medium red bell pepper chopped
3 medium jalapenos chopped (see note on seeds)
2 oz. powdered pectin
2 tbsp. lemon juice bottled
1/2 tsp. butter salted
5 c. granulated sugar

Instructions

Place the peaches in a 6-quart saucepan and begin to heat slowly.
Stir in the peppers, pectin, and lemon juice.
Add butter to reduce foaming.
Heat the mixture to a full rolling boil.
Stir in the sugar. Return the mixture to a full rolling boil, stirring constantly.
Boil for exactly 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Remove the saucepan from the heat.
Skim off any foam with a metal spoon and ladle jam into prepared jars.
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Process in a water bath canner.

Notes

I generally keep the seeds from at least 1 jalapeno to give the jam a little more kick but adjust according to your preference and the spice level of your jalapenos.

Nutrition

If you like sweet and spicy, you should definitely check out my candied jalapenos. They are amazing on burgers and in sandwiches as well!

Blessings!

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This looks delicious! mine seems to be pretty liquidy. Did I not let it boil long enough. I stuck to the recipe other than I did two jalapeños instead of 3.
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- Hi Bethany! This jam is a little on the runnier side, which is nice for pouring over goat cheese.
  If you jam is completely cooled and it is not gelled enough for your preferences, I recommend you cook it longer next time. You may also do a spoon test to test for gel before you can.
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