An easy strawberry chile jam is slathered on thick and hearty toasted bread with crispy cooked bacon and a fried egg for the ultimate breakfast sandwich.
I’ll admit, as much as I love (and do try to follow as much as reasonably possible) supporting local, organic farming, I sometimes roll my eyes behind this computer screen when I read sites and recipes calling for such ingredients.
As if the dish wouldn’t turn out just fine with regular produce instead of organic. Sometimes it all just seems so elitist.
Like, if you can’t buy organic berries, you can’t make this dish.
Um, ok?
But as I was making this breakfast sandwich I realized this entire ingredient list (minus the chiles) was either organic, local (like the bacon from Ulysses’ coworker’s home raised pig) or both (like the strawberries and eggs from the farm up the road) and I’d become that person.
I’m just not up on a soapbox preaching to the world how you must do the same.
Strawberries are just about on their way out around here as we get into June and to celebrate one of my long time standing favorites, I wanted to make a quick and easy jam.
One that would be equally delicious in savory dishes as sweet and something just a littttle bit different than the usual.
The result is this strawberry chile jam.
It’s sweet, but not overly so (similar to this cranberry ginger jam). It’s got a hint of spice, but not so much that you’ll be sweating as you eat it.
And with the addition of some shallots, it has a savory undertone that would make it just as good on some grilled steak or chicken as it is on this breakfast sandwich. Or, go the traditionalist route and make this grilled peanut butter and jelly sandwich with it.
As my favorite meal of the day, showcasing it on this breakfast sandwich was a no-brainer.
There are a few things a good breakfast sandwich needs.
First and foremost, we have to discuss the bread.
I’m not a roll person. Kaiser rolls have never been my thing for a breakfast sandwich. I don’t really get why so many delis insist on them! If I’m going to do bread, it needs to be hearty, chewy, full of nuts, seeds or grains and worth sinking my teeth into.
Bacon is next. If the bacon isn’t crispy, it’s an immediate no. Chewy, undercooked bacon has no place in this world.
And lastly, the runny egg.
I’d like to think this isn’t even a question this day and age but unfortunately I live with someone who breaks all his yolks and purposely overcooks them every time he makes breakfast. I can’t even be in the kitchen while this tragedy occurs. Fried eggs are a must on a good breakfast sandwich and if they’re anything beyond over-easy, it’s just not worth it.
When you combine all those things with this strawberry chile jam, you get a savory sweet flavor explosion of a breakfast sandwich showcasing how simple quality ingredients can make one delicious meal!
Love this Strawberry Chile Jam Breakfast Sandwich recipe?
You’ll probably like this strawberry ginger sauce too. It’s more on the sweeter than savory side but the fresh ginger gives it a nice spicy kick like the chiles in this jam.
Try these other breakfast sandwich recipes too: herbed cheddar sausage and egg waffle sandwiches, sweet potato fritter breakfast sandwiches
Strawberry Chile Jam Breakfast Sandwich
Ingredients
- 1/2 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 1/2 cups roughly chopped strawberries
- 1 medium shallot, minced
- 2 tablespoons thinly slice chile peppers
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon coconut sugar
- 2-3 slices hearty bread, toasted
- 4 slices bacon, cooked until crispy
- 1 egg, fried
Instructions
- Add the coconut oil to a small sauce pot over medium heat.
- Once hot, add the shallots and saute 1 minute until slightly softened and fragrant.
- Add the strawberries, chiles, vinegar and sugar next, stir to combine and bring mixture to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce heat to low and simmer gently, stirring occassionally to help breakdown the strawberries until thickened and reduced, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
- Assemble sandwich by spooning jam on toasted bread, placing bacon on top of the jam and finishing with a fried egg.
- Store extra jam in a glass container or other air tight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Gina Matsoukas is an AP syndicated writer. She is the founder, photographer and recipe developer of Running to the Kitchen — a food website focused on providing healthy, wholesome recipes using fresh and seasonal ingredients. Her work has been featured in numerous media outlets both digital and print, including MSN, Huffington post, Buzzfeed, Women’s Health and Food Network.
I love using fruit in savory ways- this sounds incredible! The perfect breakfast sandwich.
I love local strawberries but as you know – I can’t’ handle the picking…haha. This is the perfect way to start the day. If I pop over tomorrow morning can you whip me up a plate? Plus this bread looks awesome!
This is freaking amazing. The jam, the sandwich, all the stuff piled high on that sandwich. I just want to sink my teeth into it right now. Love the look of that bread. I wonder if I can get it here in Canada? If not, I’ll add it to my list when he hop across the border this week. Good bread is everything.
Ohhhh I just saw this bread the other day at the store and passed it by. I will certainly grab a loaf next time. And this jam….OH MY
This sandwich looks amazing! I love the strawberry chile jam!
Ok I just have to start by saying I’m so jealous that you got bacon from your husband’s coworker. I keep looking trying to find pork anything that was allowed to wander around outside and it’s impossible unless I want to buy the whole hog, which I have no way of storing or the money for it. Anyways…I love this breakfast sandwich! I am a huge fan of sweet and spicy jams and this strawberry chile jam would be getting spread on everything!
Living in the sticks has its perks! Too bad we don’t live closer, I’d happily split a pig with you ;) We did buy a chest freezer last year when we decided to buy part of a cow and pig and it’s been SO handy. Best $150 spent in a long time to have quality meats on hand!
Gina, I love the sweet and spicy play in this jam! Seriously, I’m going to try this over the weekend!
Yay! I think you’ll love it :)
I am LOVING this spice-sweet combination here! SO unique. I need to try this bread – it sounds like my kinda eating!
Dear Gina, this breakfast is right up my alley. The chile jam ties it all together…love the seasonal, fresh ingredients here. I agree with you completely, but some dishes like this take no extra effort at all. Everything here is so accessible. Have a wonderful day dear. xo, Catherine
I never would have thought to combine strawberry with chile peppers but I love it! I wish I had this for breakfast today.