Sweet Habanero Chili Sauce
Sweet Habanero Chili Sauce combines the heat of habanero peppers with sweetness from sugar and tang from vinegar. Blended with garlic, and a pinch of salt, it creates a versatile, spicy-sweet condiment perfect for glazing meats, dipping, or drizzling over dishes for a fiery kick.
Equipment
- Medium saucepan
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Blender or immersion blender
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 6-8 fresh habanero peppers stemmed, seeds optional for less heat
- 1 cup granulated sugar/ honey
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves peeled
- 1 teaspoon hot paprika
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Slice the habanero peppers, removing the seeds if you want a milder sauce. Peel and crush the garlic cloves.
- Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and habanero peppers, sautéing until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- Stir in the granulated sugar, white vinegar, hot paprika, cumin, oregano, and a pinch of salt. Mix well to combine all the flavors.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Once the sugar has dissolved and the mixture has thickened slightly, remove from heat.
- Transfer the mixture to a blender (or use an immersion blender) and blend until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste if needed.
- Allow the sauce to cool completely before transferring it to a sterilized jar.