Strawberry Reaper Glaze

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Instant Pot ONLY

(Outdoor Edition) (Updated: no pre-blending, no chopping strawberries, mask required)

Prep Time10

Cook Time1

Pressure Build 10 minutes, Release 10 Minutes, Saute 10-15 minutes20

Total Time35

Course: Condiments, Glazes, Marinades, Sauces

Cuisine: Spicy

Keyword: BBQ glaze, Carolina Reaper, chili pepper, chili sauce, fiery sauce, fruit glaze, glaze, habanero, homemade sauce, hot sauce, jalapeno, pepper sauce, pineapple, reaper pepper, spicy, spicy glaze, spicy marinade, spicy recipe, strawberry, sweet heat, wing sauce

Heat Level: Reaper-Level 💀🔥🔥🔥🔥

Pepper Type: Carolina Reaper💀🌶️

Special Diet: Gluten-Free🌾❌

Servings: teaspoons

Calories: 9kcal

Equipment

Instant Pot
1 Immersion Blender

Ingredients

1 lb fresh strawberries hulled (leave whole)
1 Carolina Reaper Pepper stems removed - keep seeds for max heat
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp kosher salt

Instructions

Wear gloves AND a mask.
Hull strawberries (leave whole).
Dump strawberries into the Instant Pot.
Add sugar, vinegar, lemon juice, and salt.
Fresh Reapers: add whole (stems removed)
Powder Reapers: sprinkle in ¼–¾ tsp
Stir once. Secure lid → valve to Sealing.
Pressure Cook High → 1 minute.
Natural Release 15 min → STEP FAR BACK, mask on → Quick Release.
Remove lid (away from face). Use immersion blender to purée smooth.
Sauté Normal → cook 8–12 min, stirring constantly, until thick (coats spoon).
Taste with a toothpick. Add more sugar or Reaper powder if needed.
Jar hot → water-bath can 10 min or fridge 3 weeks.

Notes

Crazy Bird Lady uses fresh Reapers grown in her garden— that’s the gold standard. Reaper powder works great and is available year-round (start with ¼ tsp — it’s more concentrated). Adjust heat by adding more or less Carolina Reaper. For a milder version, substitute a habanero or jalepeno.
Flock Verdict: “Buddy tried to fly into the pot. We had to lock the door. 10/10.”

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