Sweet peaches and some heat, a combination that can’t be beat. For a quick appetizer, try this on top of cream cheese and serve with crackers.

Jelly Vs. Jam, What’s the Difference?

Jelly, jam, and preserves are all types of fruit spreads made from heating pectin, sugar, and acid.
Jelly is made from fruit juice and has a firmer gel and a smooth texture.
Jams and preserves are made from whole fruits, resulting in a crushed texture.

The key distinguishing factor in jelly is that it’s made with fruit juice, not fruit pulp. The consistency of jelly is quite firm, smooth, and clear — it holds its shape more than a jam or fruit preserve.

Jellies, because of their consistency, work best as a spread on items like toast, bagels, scones, or croissants.

Jam is looser and chunkier compared to jelly. Instead of fruit juice, the spread is made with whole, ripe fruit and sugar. The fruit is chopped or mashed and cooked down with the sugar, resulting in a spread that has small pieces of fruit throughout. Pectin can be used to create the desired consistency.

Because of the looser, textured consistency, jams can be spooned on top of food, whereas jelly needs to be spread. Jams can be used on or in baked goods, on or in ice cream, as a glaze, a cream cheese topper or even in sweet and savory marinades.

Handling Hot Peppers

Chile peppers, thanks to the capsaicin, can set more than just your mouth on fire. If you’re not careful when you’re preparing them, the volatile oils inside peppers can irritate your skin and eyes. Trust me, I know from first-hand experience.

Wear rubber gloves or disposable plastic gloves, or cover your hands with small plastic bags.
If your bare hands do touch the peppers, wash your hands and nails well with soap and warm water (and don’t touch your eyes or face until the tingling passes). Depending on how strong the pepper is, the oils can create a painful tingling sensation that can last for hours and can’t be washed off. If you get some of the oils in your eyes, flush them with cool water.
Oils from chiles can also transfer to knives and cutting surfaces, so wash tools and surfaces with warm, soapy water after use to prevent the oils from transferring to other foods.

How to Make Peachy Keen Hot Pepper Jelly