Ingredients :
- 1 cup of fresh yellow habanero peppers, seeded and finely diced
- 1/2 cup of diced melon (cantaloupe or honeydew)
- 1/2 cup of distilled white vinegar
- 1/4 cup of honey
- 1/4 cup of lime juice
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon of salt
Get to work :
In a blender, combine the diced habanero peppers, diced melon, distilled white vinegar, honey, lime juice, minced garlic, and salt. Puree until smooth.
Pour the puree into a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the sauce simmer for about 15 minutes, or until thickened.
Remove the pan from the heat and let the sauce cool for a few minutes.
Carefully ladle the sauce into sterilized bottles or jars, leaving about 1/4 inch of headspace.
Seal the jars with lids and bands and let them cool completely before storing in the refrigerator.
Note: The yellow habanero pepper is a medium-hot pepper, so adjust the amount to taste. The addition of melon will bring a nice sweetness and balance the heat.
This hot sauce can be used to add a sweet and spicy flavor to various dishes, from a marinade, to sandwiches, soups, stews, and more. The melon will also bring a nice freshness and sweetness to the sauce.