Lemon–Ginger Chili Sunshine Jam is bright, bold, and bursting with personality. This vibrant jam balances sharp citrus, warming ginger, and a gentle chili heat, creating a flavor that feels uplifting and comforting at the same time. Every spoonful tastes like sunshine in a jar.
Fresh lemons bring zesty acidity and natural brightness, while grated ginger adds warmth and depth without overpowering the citrus. The chili provides a subtle, lingering heat that enhances the sweetness rather than competing with it, making this jam complex yet incredibly approachable.
This is a versatile preserve that goes far beyond breakfast. It shines on toast, elevates cheese boards, and works beautifully as a glaze for chicken, shrimp, or roasted vegetables. The optional turmeric deepens the golden color and adds an earthy note, though the jam is just as delicious without it.
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Simple to prepare and striking in both flavor and appearance, this sunshine jam is perfect for gifting, entertaining, or keeping on hand to brighten everyday meals.
Servings: About 2 cups
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 35 minutes
Total time: 50 minutes
Ingredients
- 3 large lemons, zested and juiced
- 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
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- Pinch of salt
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