Diced Anaheim Green Chiles are packed with fresh, sweet flavor and a mild heat. Quickly re-hydrated, these peppers match up perfectly with juicy pears, honey and lime juice in this easy but complex-tasting jam. Use this spread to enhance chicken, fish and sandwiches.
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 95 min
Total time: 105 min
Ingredients
makes 12 ounces
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1/2 Cup Diced Green Anaheim Chiles
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1 Tablespoon Butter
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3 Pear, peeled and finely diced
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1/2 Teaspoon Organic Cumin Seed, crushed
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1 Teaspoon Crushed Epazote
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1/2 Teaspoon Kosher Sea Salt Flakes
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1/2 Cup Granulated Sugar
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1/2 Cup Honey
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1 Cup Water
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3 Tablespoons Lime Juice
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1 (3 Ounce) Package Pectin Powder
Directions
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Soak Diced Green Anaheim Chiles in water and set aside.
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Place 1-quart saucepan over high heat and add butter, pears, cumin, epazote and salt. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring to prevent burning. Add water and chiles plus sugar and honey. Bring to a simmer.
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Combine lime juice and pectin powder in small bowl. Stir to thoroughly dissolve powder and add to simmering pot. Bring to a boil for 5 minutes, then remove from heat.
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Place jam into sterilized jars and refrigerate.