Blackberry Jalapeño Jam (20oz)
Our Blackberry Jalapeno Jam is an irresistible blend of blackberries handpicked at the peak of ripeness with a touch of jalapeno heat. Made in small batches and simmered to perfection, our jam is all natural, gluten and preservative free. This is a timeless classic your family will enjoy for years to come. Serve warm as a topping for vanilla bean ice cream, on a block of cream cheese or baked brie. Simply delicious!
All natural, gluten-free, preservative-free. Ingredients: Sugar, blackberries, jalapeno peppers, lemon juice, pectin.
Blackberry Jalapeno Grilled Salmon
Serves 4
- 1/2 cup Raven’s Original Blackberry Jalapeno Jam
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus a little more for brushing the grill grates
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 4 6-ounce salmon fillets
- Fresh cilantro and jalapeno slices
- Whisk together the Blackberry Jalapeno Jam, olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Season with salt and pepper.
- When ready to grill, preheat grill on medium heat for about 10 minutes.
- Place the salmon fillets on a plate, and brush with the Blackberry Jalapeno glaze.
- Brush the grill grates with a little more olive oil
- Place the salmon on the preheated grill, skin side down, and close the hood. Grill for about 10 minutes. Flip the salmon and cook about 5 minutes longer, until salmon is cooked to desired temperature (about 135 degrees for medium).
- Remove from the grill, and brush with additional Blackberry Jalapeno Glaze. Garnish with the cilantro and jalapeno slices.
Goat Cheese Cheesecake
Serves 8
Crust
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs (about 6 sheets)
- 1/2 cup pecans, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 stick unsalted butter, melted
Filling
- 8-ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 11-ounce log fresh goat cheese, room temperature
- 1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping
- 1/2 cup Raven’s Original Blackberry Jalapeno Jam
- About 1 tablespoon water
- Fresh blackberries
- Fresh mint
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, pecans and sugar in the bowl of food processor, and process until finely ground.
- Add the butter, and process until combined.
- Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the crumb mixture into small jars or muffin cups. Lightly press with the back of a spoon to press crust into jars. Place jars in refrigerator while making filling.
- Place cream cheese and goat cheese in a medium mixing bowl, and beat with a hand mixer until smooth and creamy.
- Add the sweetened condensed milk, a little a time, beating well between additions.
- Add the vanilla, and beat until smooth.
- Spoon about 1/4 cup of filling into each of the jars or muffin cups, and smooth tops. Place back in the refrigerator until firm and set, about 4 hours.
- Meanwhile, thin Blackberry Jalapeno Jam with the water, and stir until smooth. When ready to serve, garnish the cheesecakes with the jam, fresh berries, and mint.
Spiked Blackberry Jalapeno Lemonade
- 1 bottle of Vodka (750 ml)
- 1 gallon of Lemonade
- 1 cup of Blackberry Jalapeno Simple Syrup
Mix all ingredients in a pitcher and serve over ice.
Simple Syrup Recipe
- 1/2 cup of Raven's Blackberry Jalapeno Jam
- 1/2 cup of water
Mix equal parts water and Blackberry Jalapeno Jam in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Stir until smooth. Use a silicon spatula to press any chunks to the side of the pan to dissolve. Once the mixture has a liquid consistency, remove from heat. Strain the simple syrup over a bowl using a mesh strainer and allow to cool.