Peach Jalapeño Jam

This sweet-and-spicy jam combines juicy peaches with fresh jalapeños for a condiment that perks up toast, cheese plates and grilled meats. The heat level is easily adjustable to your taste.

Ingredients

• 5 cups peeled, chopped peaches
• 3 cups sugar
• 2–3 jalapeños, seeded and finely minced
• 2 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

1. In a heavy pot, mix peaches, sugar and lemon juice. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves.
2. Add minced jalapeños and reduce heat; simmer until the mixture thickens and peach pieces become translucent.
3. Taste and adjust heat by adding more jalapeños if desired.
4. Ladle hot jam into prepared jars, leaving 1/4-inch headspace, then seal.
5. Process jars in a boiling-water bath for 10 minutes. Let cool and label.

Serve this jam with cream cheese and crackers, or brush it over pork tenderloin as a glaze.