Luxury Artisan Hot Jam
Chardy’s hot jams are a decadent range of spicy artisan jams, that pair chilli peppers with luxury spirits.
Made in small batches, we use only natural, plant based ingredients and choose spirits, such as whisky, mezcal, armagnac and rum to bring a deep layered complexity and long spicy finish.
Available in a range of heat levels, from our very mild Glühwein jam, with its winter spice and gentle heat, to our Habanero and whisky jam with it’s a generous kick of heat and complex smoky finish.
Chardy’s hot jams are wonderfully versatile, perfect to bring a touch of finesse to a sophisticated cheese or charcuterie board, yet equally delicious with grilled meats or crispy fried snacks.
Habanero Red Pepper & Whisky Jam
Awarded best product by the public vote at the 2025 Antwerp Chili Fest.
We see our Habanero Red Pepper & Whisky jam as very much an indulgent pleasure and as such we refused to compromise on quality when making it. We gently roast our peppers on the bbq because it’s just the best way intensify their wonderful depth of flavour. We also teamed up with Vink, an artisan Dutch distiller based just outside Amsterdam and chose their Triple Wood Whisky because it provides the perfect structure and balance to complement the lovely fruit flavours of the habanero peppers. It’s taken a long time developing it and we have kept a few people waiting (thank you for your patience), but finally it’s ready and we are super proud of it. Full of sweet fruit flavours and a spicy, smoky, whisky finish. We kept the heat balanced, it’s certainly not hot, but it does have enough heat to pair beautifully with a lovely mature cheese or a creamy soft cheese.
Food suggestion
This jam has been designed for cheese and the sweetness an acidity balance really well with both strong and creamy cheeses, our favourites are an old Dutch cheese or a vintage Cheddar but it also works really well with smoked cheeses. Stir it into some cream cheese of an instant dip that is sure to impress. Perfect to glaze cooked on the BBQ for some decadent sticky chicken skewers. It’s perfect for adding into a toasty or as a spicy dip for a sharing platter.
Ingredients
Sugar, red pepper (27%), lemon juice, whisky (8%), habaneros (6%), apple cider vinegar, pectin, ginger, garlic, salt, pepper, cinnamon, nutmeg & clove.
Nutrition
(per 100ml) Energy:1184 KJ/ 279 Kcal, Fat: 0.1g (of which saturates 0g), Carbohydrates: 64.2g (of which sugars 61.9g), Protein 0.5g, Salt 0.43g
Allergens
We do not use any nuts in our products, however we do use shared kitchen facilities. Therefore we can not guarantee this product to be free from nut traces.
€ 7.95
Glühwein, Cranberry & Armagnac
Our Glühwein, Cranberry and Armagnac jam is perhaps our most decadent and luxurious jam. Deeply layered, the rich and sweet Glühwein spice flavours evolve with the balanced sourness of the cranberries into a gentle warming finish from the chilli peppers and Armagnac. We spared no expense and went on a buying trip to Tuscany to find the perfect organic Sangiovese wine and we balanced this with a delicious French Armagnac.
There really are so many ways to enjoy the jam. During the festive season you might try it with Oliebollen, Roast Turkey, ham or game. The jam is a perfect pairing with pate and sits wonderfully on a cheese platter, pairing with a wide variety of cheeses. We love it with baked Camembert and a glass of red wine, however it’s equally delicious in a croissant or on buttered toast. Another firm favourite, in fact Duncan’s inspiration for creating the jam, is to dish it into a bacon and brie sandwich. The jam even pairs perfectly with peanut butter to make a posh version of the classic peanut butter and Jelly sandwich. If you want to upgrade your kaassouffle or cheese bitterballen, simply reach for a jar of our Glühwein jam.
Ingredients
Sugar, red wine (38%), plums, cranberries (18%), armagnac (10%), lemon juice, cider vinegar, chillies, pectin, orange peel, cardamon, cinnamon, clove, star anis and pepper.
Nutrition
(per 100ml)Energy 1109kJ/262Kcal, fat 0.1g, of which saturates 0g, carbohydrate 59g, of which sugars 58g, protein 0.3g, salt 0.02g.
Allergens
We do not use any nuts in our products, however we do use shared kitchen facilities. Therefore we can not guarantee this product to be free from nut traces.
€ 7.95
Jalapeño, Lime & Tequila Jam
At last the long awaited Jalapeño, Lime and Tequila jam is ready and we are super proud of it. Right from the drawing board we designed this jam to be indulgent and it’s pretty difficult to put the lid back on when you have started to enjoy it. We have been pretty generous with the Jalapeños so whilst the sauce is mild it still has a lovely spicy hit. Packed with big Jalapeño flavours, a fresh citrus bite to balance the sweetness and a shot of Tequila to round off the flavours.
Food suggestion
The sweetness and citrus acidity, combined with the mild spice in the jam, work really well with creamy foods, making it a great accompaniment to cheese. That’s exactly why we created it! We absolutely adore this jam with a really creamy Chèvre or a soft cheese like Brie, but it also goes brilliantly with stronger cheeses such as Camembert, an aged Gouda or a vintage Cheddar. If you really want to impress your friends, why not try using the jam as a topping on vanilla ice cream? Or for a quick and easy dip, just stir a spoonful into cream cheese! When it comes to chicken, we absolutely love using jam as a glaze – it makes the most delicious, sticky BBQ skewers! It’s a great addition to a sandwich! How about goat’s cheese, rocket and a dash of black pepper? Or perhaps you’re looking to jazz up a sharing platter with a spicy condiment thats sure to be a conversation starter!
Ingredients
Jalapeño, Lime, Tequila, Sugar, Cider Vinegar, Pectin, Salt, Lime Zest
Nutrition
(per 100ml) Energy:1167 KJ/ 275 Kcal, Fat: 0.4g (of which saturates 0g), Carbohydrates: 61.5g (of which sugars 60g), Protein 0.5g, Salt 0.2g
Allergens
We do not use any nuts in our products, however we do use shared kitchen facilities. Therefore we can not guarantee this product to be free from nut traces.
€ 6.95
Our story...
We are Duncan and Jeroen, a couple of foodies, one from England and one from the Netherlands. Whilst it may sound like a cliche, we began the Chardy’s journey more by accident than design. It all started after drinking a few bottles of wine and a spontaneous decision to make a hot sauce, as you do. The conversation had been about existing hot sauces not ticking enough boxes and we had come up with a crazy, what if idea. Like mad (slightly drunk) scientists we got to work.
The results, several days later, were a real eureka moment and with inspired timing Jeroen dropped in his catch phrase “see I told you, wine is always the answer”.
The next bit was all about peer pressure and we need to thank so many of our friends for giving us the little kick in the arse we needed to go for it. We love and thank them all, since they were instrumental in persuading us, that it would be entirely selfish not to share our sauce with the world! And here we are.
So, the future is exciting. We are burning the midnight oil in the lab, working on some really exciting products, which we are looking forward to sharing.
Lets Chat
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FAQ's
Why do you use alcoholic fermentation?
Our techniques were born out of a rather crazy “what if” experiment, whereby we tried fermenting peppers and we immediately realised the benefits. The experiment also provided us with a solution to one of our longstanding concerns about many existing sauces, namely vinegar. The issue is that vinegar suppresses flavours whereby alcohol enhances them. Through careful selection of the yeasts we are also able to bring flavours into the overall profile that complements the peppers.
Can you give Chardy’s sauce to minors?
Chardy’s hot sauces are legal to sell to minors because it’s not a beverage and it’s also practically impossible to drink enough sauce to feel the effects of the alcohol. In fact a single serving size (5ml) contains a similar amount of alcohol that you would find in a couple of slices of bread (citation). For example, to become intoxicated enough to be over the limit to drive a car would mean drinking 6 bottles of sauce which even the hardest of chilli heads would find nearly impossible (disclaimer: this is not a challenge, our sauce is not a beverage so please don’t be foolish enough to try drinking it!!)
Do you use sugar in your sauces?
Chilli peppers don’t contain a lot of sugar, certainly not enough for an active fermentation so we do add sugar. Without going into too much science, the sugars we add are pretty much all broken down during the fermentation process. We do, however, have a little chip on our shoulders about using refined sugars, instead we prefer to keep things natural and use organic agave syrup as well as grape syrups.
Are your sauces vinegar free?
We don’t use any vinegar in our sauces but that’s not to say our sauces don’t contain acidity, we believe a little kick of acidity is fundamental to a balanced flavour profile. Our sauces contain a whole array of different acids but because they are all naturally occurring either through our fermentation techniques or the ingredients we use, you won’t find them on our ingredient list. The very core foundation of our philosophy has been to produce natural products that are a balance of fruit, tannin and acidity.
How long do your sauces keep for?
We tailor the acidity of all our sauces to a level whereby they are shelf stable. Furthermore, because we ferment with alcohol our sauces can in theory last for many years provided they remain unopened. Once opened we do recommend keeping them refrigerated and to consume within four weeks because they will begin to oxidise. Essentially, this means they will become vinegary and start to taste like many other sauces on the market.
Do your sauces contain additives or chemicals?
No, we have gone to great lengths to make sure our sauces are made from natural ingredients. There were ingredients such as citric acid, xanthan gum etc that would have very much simplified our task of making a hot sauce. Whilst these ingredients are not considered harmful, we looked instead for natural alternative for each as we wanted to stay true to our principles of using the absolute minimum amount of processed ingredients. Yeast remains on our ingredients list because whilst these are freeze dried, they are cultured directly from strains taken from the wild. We have opted where possible, for organic ingredients and remain committed to seeking the best ingredients possible. Under no circumstances would we ever use ingredients that we even suspected to contain genetically modified material
Are your products vegan?
Yes, all our sauces are vegan, neither do we use any honey or lactose in our sauces or products in any way derived from animals.
What’s your environmental policy?
We take our responsibility to the environment very seriously and try wherever possible to source our raw ingredients from organic, sustainable as well as fair trade sources. Due to the specific difficulty of farming chilli peppers, it’s almost impossible for us to buy organic peppers, however, we do source our chillies from suppliers who commit to the very best farming practices and minimise their use of chemicals. We also do try to keep our energy consumption to low levels as well as recycling all our waste materials.
Are your products safe for people with nut allergies?
Because of the complex fermentation process we use, it’s critical to make sure that anything that comes into contact with our products has been properly sterilised. We don’t use any nut products in our sauces and we buy our raw materials from suppliers who guarantee their products to be nut free. We do however work from shared kitchen spaces, so although contamination is highly unlikely, we cannot guarantee our products to be 100% percent safe for people suffering from nut allergies.
Do your sauces contain sulphites?
We do not add any sulphites in our production process, other than for sterilising our casks prior to use. However, sulphites are a natural by-product of fermentation, so they are present in our sauces albeit at a very low concentration
