Canning Grandma’s Chili Sauce

fresh red chilies

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: dried red chilies

Dried chilies are often more affordable and have a longer shelf life.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar adds a fruity note while being a healthier option.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness with additional flavor.

fresh tomatoes

🥗Healthier: canned tomatoes

💰Cheaper: tomato paste

Canned tomatoes are convenient and often cheaper than fresh.

Prepare the ingredients including tomatoes, chili peppers, and jalapenos.

Make a spice combination with 1 teaspoon of allspice, 1 teaspoon of mace, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon of ground cloves.

Cook the mixture down until it reaches the desired consistency, about 1.5 to 2 hours.

Add the spices to the mixture and continue cooking.

Add about 1/2 cup of brown sugar instead of the full cup.

Canning process: Fill jars with chili sauce, leaving 1 inch headspace.

Wipe the rim of the jars, place lids on, and process in a water bath canner for 20 minutes.

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