I am interesting in making a peach hot pepper jam and I came across this recipe by surejell:
https://www.kraftheinz.com/surejell/recipes/579451-peach-hot-pepper-jam
I also found a "regular" peach jam recipe on their wiste:
https://www.kraftheinz.com/surejell/recipes/501298-sure-jell-peach-jam
The hot pepper version replaces half the peaches with peppers but uses 1 cup of vinegar instead of the "regular" peach recipe that uses 2 tbsp of lemon juice and a produce protector. Would using the 1 cup of vinegar make the jam more "watery" ? I am wondering if I can just start with the "regular" peach recipe and replace half of the peaches with peppers?
I've also noticed that some blueberry jam recipes don't include leon juice or vinegar. Is this because blueberry is already very acidic?
by gatorsrule
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No, the vinegar is required to lower the pH of the peppers to be safe. Peaches (yellow not white) are acidic enough to not need much added acid. Same with blueberries. The jelly should not be too watery with the added pectin.