Lemon Ginger Sunshine Jam

 

🍋🌶️ Lemon–Ginger Chili Sunshine Jam ☀️✨

Bright, zesty, and lightly spicy jam bursting with lemon, fresh ginger, and a warm chili kick — perfect for toast, cheese boards, or glazing meats 😍

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cook time: 35 minutes

Total time: 50 minutes

Yield: About 2 cups

Ingredients:

* 3 large lemons (zest and juice)

* 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar

* 1/2 cup water

* 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, finely grated

* 1 small red chili, finely minced (or 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes)

* 1/2 teaspoon turmeric (optional, for color)

* 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

* Pinch of salt

Instructions:

1. Zest lemons first, then juice them. Remove any seeds.

2. In a saucepan, combine lemon juice, lemon zest, water, sugar, ginger, chili, turmeric (if using), and salt.

3. Bring mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.

4. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 30–35 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thick and glossy.

5. Stir in apple cider vinegar during the last 5 minutes of cooking.

6. Test thickness by spooning a little onto a cold plate — it should wrinkle slightly when pushed.

7. Remove from heat and let cool. Jam will thicken more as it cools.

8. Store in a clean jar in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.

Pro Tip:

This jam is incredible brushed over grilled chicken or shrimp, or served with cream cheese and crackers for a quick appetizer 🌶️🍋✨