This Vegan Raspberry-Jalapeño Sweet Spark Jam contains 45 kcal per serving. It is a delicious spread for vegans. You will prepare this jam in 25 minutes. Serve this Vegan Raspberry-Jalapeño Sweet Spark Jam for breakfast, parties, snacking, lunch, for guests, for family, or for gift jars. We can easily pair this jam with toast, pancakes, oatmeal, vegan ice cream, or as a vegan cheesecake topping. The steps to make this jam are very easy. We will simply use fresh raspberries, granulated sugar, lemon juice, jalapeño, and water to make this recipe. Keep this spread in a closed jar for two weeks max.
STATS:
- Total time: 25 minutes
- Servings: 20
- Preparation time: 10 minutes
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
- Serving size: 1 tbsp
- Cooking time: 15 minutes
- Course: Condiment or spread
- Number of calories: 45 kcal
EQUIPMENT:
- A clean glass jar with a lid
- Measuring spoons
- Chopping board
- Measuring cups
- Knife
- Spatula
- Medium saucepan
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 cups fresh raspberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- One tbsp lemon juice
- 1 small chopped jalapeño
- 2 tbsp water
INGREDIENT NOTES:
FRESH RASPBERRIES:
- We will use raspberries for the main item in this jam. These will give a good color to your recipe and make your jam sweeter. These will also naturally make your jam thick. We will use the fresh ones here, but utilizing the frozen raspberries is another choice. But you must defrost them before using. Also, an alternative for this can be strawberries.
GRANULATED SUGAR:
- We will use the granulated sugar in this jam to preserve it properly. It also gives your recipe a sweeter taste. Here, granulated sugar is also helpful in settling your jam easily. You can add coconut sugar if you like it. If you use maple syrup as an alternative, it will not make your jam thick enough.
LEMON JUICE:
- Lemon juice is a necessary ingredient to use in your jam recipe. It makes the jam brighter and gives you a fresh feeling, too. The color of your jam will remain fine if you use this. It also helps set the jam consistency, and you won’t feel too much sweetness after you use it. Lime juice is another alternative for you to try.
JALAPENO:
- This is the 2nd main item in your jam. This will make a good flavor twist in your recipe. Your jam will become a little spicy after adding them. One more idea for you to try can be green chilis.
WATER:
- Water will help cook your jam so that it does not burn. If you don’t need it, you can eliminate water from your recipe.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Take your fresh raspberries and wash and drain them.
- Now cut your jalapeno finely and eliminate the seeds if you don’t want lots of spice.
- Then you will take the saucepan and add jalapeno, lemon juice, sugar, and raspberries.
- Put it over a medium flame and cook them by mixing carefully.
- Dissolve the granulated sugar and crush your berries while you cook this mix.
- Simmer this jam mix for 15 minutes and keep mixing it often.
- When it cooks and gets thicker, place it on a side to cool for some time.
- Add this jam mix to the clean jar and cover it with its lid.
- Cool it entirely before you store it.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
BREAKFAST:
- Toast
- Pancakes
- Oatmeal
DESSERT:
- Vegan cheesecake topping
- Ice cream
- Cake filling
MEAL:
- Roasted vegetables
- Sandwiches & wraps
- Vegan nuggets
TIPS:
- You must mix the jam when it cooks, so it doesn’t burn in between.
- Add jalapeno to your jam mixture according to the spiciness you like.
- If you add ripe raspberries, they will make your jam taste better.
- You don’t want a very thick jam, so don’t cook it too much.
- Also, you can check the taste of your jam and add more sweetness if you prefer.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Keep your jam in a closed jar to chill for two weeks.
FREEZER:
- The freezing time for this jam is only three months.
FAQs:
Can we eliminate sugar from this jam recipe?
- You can do that, but the jam will not be thick enough. You can use maple syrup for another idea as well.
Will this jam become too spicy for us?
- Its spice level will not be too much for you to eat.
Can I remove the seeds by straining the jam?
- Yes, you can use a strainer so that the seeds get out and you get a smooth jam.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calcium: 8 grams
Potassium: 35 g
Calories: 45 kcal
Net carbs: 10 grams
Fiber: 1 g
Total carbs: 11 grams
Fat: 0 g
Vitamin A: 15 IU
Protein: 0.2 grams
Iron: 0.3 grams
Sodium: 1 gram
