Brunch isn’t just a late breakfast – it’s a time to relax, enjoy the company of friends and family, and eat delicious food. While most brunch-specific get-togethers also include a solid lineup of predictable cocktails like mimosas and top-notch bloody Marys, there’s a new, creative way to infuse the flavor of another favorite beverage into your next all-day brunch affair. More specifically, for those of you who can’t resist the sweet and tangy bite of a well-made margarita, homemade margarita jam may be your new favorite condiment.
Made with all the same ingredients as traditional margaritas, this unique jam is a fun way to enjoy your second round of sourdough toast on a lazy Sunday brunching with friends. Not to mention, with the heat from your stove and a few sealable glass jars, preparing this boozy jam is also quite simple.
To make this one-of-a-kind spread, add equal amounts of tequila and lime juice, half the amount of triple sec, and a decent amount of sugar to a medium saucepan. Once the sugar dissolves and the mixture comes to a boil, add powdered pectin, which is a natural fiber found in fruits and veggies that works to thicken jams and jellies.
After boiling (while stirring) for an additional minute, remove the pot from heat and divide the jam into sterile glass jars. While you can certainly preserve your jam jars with a hot water bath, there are plenty of delicious brunch-friendly ways to utilize every last ounce of homemade margarita jam within one to two months.
How to incorporate margarita jam to your standard lineup of brunch-friendly foods
Next to bacon, sausage, and simple, customizable egg bakes, margarita jam offers fruity, provocative flair to your next brunch menu. Since the flavor of tequila is quite distinct, this jam exudes the same bold taste as a drinkable margarita on the rocks. Therefore, this tangy condiment has the ability to boost several mildly flavored foods.
Use this jam to sweeten fresh sliced bread and butter, or spread it on sweetened Bundt cake with fresh berries. You can also add a scoop of margarita jam to a warm bowl of oatmeal, or incorporate some into a light and refreshing yogurt bowl. To imbue your bowl with more tropical flavor, add shredded coconut and sliced citrus fruits.
Lastly, you can use margarita jam to make delightful champagne cocktails. Simply add a small spoonful of margarita jam to a champagne flute, add chilled champagne, and gently stir. This is an easy alternative to sparkling margaritas, which are made by topping classic margaritas with champagne.
Once you try out a few tasty ways to use this delightful jam at your next brunch gathering, consider experimenting with the flavor of your next batch. For a brighter lime flavor, incorporate a decent amount of lime zest to your jam as it boils. Alternatively, add in freshly crushed strawberries to your pot for strawberry margarita jam, or crushed pineapple for a brighter, more tropical flavor.
