Prep
20 MINSBake
1 hour 25 minsServes
950gDifficulty
Medium About
This rich sweet and savoury jam is just delicious served with mature cheddar, cold meats or spooned over cream cheese bagels.
Preheat two large non-stick frying pans, add half of the bacon to each and gently fry for 20-25 minutes until perfectly crisp. Tip into a sieve set over a bowl and allow to drain. If you don't have two pans then simply cook in batches.
Meanwhile, using 1 tbsp of the bacon fat, gently cook the onion in a large preserving pan or heavy based saucepan for 20 minutes, string occasionally until perfectly softened and translucent. Add the garlic, chilli flakes and thyme and cook for 3 minutes.
Add the cider vinegar, sugar, all of the drained cooked bacon and 500ml water. Bring to the boil, stirring all the time until the sugar dissolves. Gently simmer for 1 hour, stirring often until thickened and jammy.
Allow to sit for 10 minutes before decanting into warm sterilised jars. Seal whilst hot and then store for up to four weeks in the fridge.
Ingredients β 7 items
1
Rashers rindless streaky bacon
Finely chopped
Onion
Garlic clove
Finely chopped
Dried chilli flakes
Fresh thyme
Cider vinegar
Jam Sugar
Rate this recipe!
Share your thoughts or advice
Good job, now enjoy!
Don't forget to share your creation using our hashtags in the chance to get featured.
Afternoon Tea Week calls for freshly baked scones. βπ
To help you stock up, enjoy 10% off Tate & Lyle Sugar Cubes, Sugar Sticks and 3kg Demerara on our Sugar & Syrup website.
Offer limited to Tate & Lyle Demerara 3kg, Sugar Cubes and Sugar Sticks. Offer ends 21.08.2026. While stocks last. UK only. 18+.
Cool, creamy and packed with flavour ββ¨
Savour the comforting blend of coffee and cinnamon in this indulgent Cinnamon Coffee FrappΓ©, lightly sweetened with Tate & Lyle Cinnamon Reduced Sugar Flavouring Syrup. The perfect pick-me-up for sunny afternoons and coffee breaks alike.
Find the full recipe on our website β link in bio.
Great cold brew starts with great flavour ββ¨
Whether you like it smooth, sweet or a little indulgent, Tate & Lyle Flavouring Syrups make it easy to customise your perfect cup.
Our flavouring syrups are available on Amazon and at sugarandsyrup.com.
Itβs officially jam season π
From freshly picked berries to homemade preserves, Tate & Lyle Fairtrade Jam Sugar is here to help you make every batch beautifully sweet with the perfect set.
Find more jam-making tips and recipes on our website.
Link in bio!
Nothing beats a classic πβ¨
This zesty Lemon Drizzle Cake is made with Tate & Lyle Pure Cane Caster Sugar for that perfectly light sponge and sweet, citrusy finish.
Ready to get baking? Find the full recipe on our website β link in bio.
Summer sipping made easy!
Our Strawberry Lemon Mojito with Tate & Lyle Golden Caster Sugar is the perfect match for sunny afternoons. πππΎ
Find the recipe on wearetateandlylesugars.com
Please drink responsibly.
Celebrate National Fudge Day the right way!β¨ Whip up a batch of blonde fudge with Tate & Lyle Light Brown Soft Sugar for that perfect caramel-y touch.
Find the recipe on https://www.wearetateandlylesugars.com
Take your BBQ to the next level! βοΈ
Homemade ketchup thatβs packed with flavour and effortless to whip up. Your friends will be impressed!
Find the full recipe on our website!
Our Products
View all products
