Agritur Panorama’s tangy recipe for soft undulating Teramana peperoncini jam is incredibly simple to make with a backhander of spicy loveliness that perfectly complements rather than overwhelms cheeses, salamis, bruschetta, fish, and meats. Like most Italian food it is simple, not a complex fusion of spices, which ensures its key flavours don’t get lost. It is an alternative to the more traditional Abruzzese chili pepper served sott’ olio (under oil), which you can buy for example from Pasquale Peppers. These are made by one grandaughter beautifully channeling her late grandfather’s prized harvest from his orto! Truly the way to make a spirit live on!
Unlike its better-known bottom of the boot wild and fiery chili cousins that can make you gasp as you try them, Abruzzo peperoncini is known for its subtle hints of spicy naughtiness. Its fleshy cayenne peppers are believed to have come from French Guyana originally and today you will find most families growing a pot next to their basil in the summer even if they live in an apartment block. If you prefer a chili jam that just gives a lift with a more delicate aromatic finish remove all the chili seeds before cooking!
Tangy Peperoncini Jam
Ingredients
- 500 gm Peperoncini
- 200 gm Caster Sugar
- 125 ml Water
Instructions
- Clean, destalk and remove any white filaments of your peperoncini and blend or finely chop depending on your personal texture preference.
- Add sugar and water to your chili peppers ad leave to cook on a low heat covered for 1 hour.
- Preserve in sterilised jam jars.
Author: Sam Dunham
Sam is a freelance SEO content creator and IGCSE Geography and English teacher at Istituto Cristo Re in Rome. She also runs the Life In Abruzzo Cultural Association, sharing stories and insights about this captivating region.
Alongside raising a teenager, Sam hosts guests at her family’s traditional home, the Little House of the Firefly in Abruzzo, offering a warm welcome and insider tips on local culture, food, and hidden gems.
