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Strawberry Mango Margarita Jam
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
 
This strawberry mango margarita jam does have a hint of booze in it, but you'll hardly notice. What you will notice is the bright fresh flavor it adds to toast, yogurt or even on a tortilla crostini with queso fresco.
Course: Sauces, Desserts/Sweets
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Sauces
Servings: 48 Makes 3 - 8oz. Jars
Calories: 20 kcal
Ingredients
  • 4 cups strawberries quartered
  • 2 cups mango diced
  • juice of 2 limes
  • zest of 1 lime
  • ¼ cup silver tequila
  • 2 teaspoons pectin
  • ½ cup agave syrup
  • 1 tablespoon Cointreau or Triple sec orange liqueur
  • pinch of salt
Instructions
  1. Crush the strawberries with a potato masher or dice them into small cubes (or buzz them very briefly in a food processor – but then you’ll have to wash the food processor).
  2. Prepare your jam jars by sterilizing them in the dishwasher on the sterilize cycle or simmer the jars and lids in water on the stovetop for 15 minutes. Remove the jars and let them air dry on a rack.
  3. Place 2 to 3 small plates in the freezer. You will use these later to test the gel point of the jam.
  4. Heat a large stockpot over low heat. Add the crushed strawberries, mangos, lime juice, lime zest and tequila. Stir in the pectin until dissolved. Bring the mixture to a boil that is vigorous enough that it continues to boil even when stirred down.
  5. Stir in the agave syrup and continue to boil vigorously for 1 minute.
  6. Turn off the heat and skim away any foam that rises to the surface.
  7. Test to see if the jam has set by dropping a teaspoon of jam onto one of the plates from the freezer. If the jam has reached its gel point it will set up quickly on the plate. If the consistency is good, proceed to the next step. If the jam is too thin, continue to boil the mixture, checking every 5 minutes with a new plate from the freezer.
  8. When the jam is the right consistency, add the triple sec and a pinch of salt.
  9. Using a wide funnel, fill the sterilized jars with hot jam, leaving ½-inch of room at the top. Wipe any jelly from the top and sides of the jars with a clean towel and screw on the lids, but do not over-tighten.
  10. Preserve the jam for long storage by using the water bath canning instructions or simply refrigerate the jars and eat within 3 to 4 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Strawberry Mango Margarita Jam
Amount Per Serving (1 Tbsp)
Calories 20 Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Sodium 1mg0%
Potassium 30mg1%
Carbohydrates 4g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 75IU2%
Vitamin C 9.7mg12%
Calcium 3mg0%
Iron 0.1mg1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.