Strawberry Jalapeno Jam Recipe

This week Cheyenne Mountain Zoo's chefs have mixed up a recipe for strawberry-jalapeno jam. This versatile spread can go on burgers, sandwiches, pitas, crackers, bread and more!

• 5 cups strawberries 
• 1 cup jalapenos  
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 cup white vinegar
• 1 TBSP cilantro  
• 1 TBSP salt
• 1 TBSP red pepper flakes

1. Dice strawberries, jalapenos and cilantro.
2. Add vinegar, strawberries, cilantro and jalapenos into a pot and bring to a boil.
3. Add salt and red pepper flakes and stir.
4.  Lower heat and simmer until thickened, while stirring frequently.

Yields approximately four cups.