Tejocote is a classic Mexican winter fruit. In this recipe, it is simmered with sugar and red hot peppers for a sweet-and-spicy balance. Peppers lightly roasted in an air fryer add smoky depth. Jar the mixture and serve it at breakfast, as a late-night snack, or alongside a cheese board at a party.
Boil the tejocotes in water for 15 minutes. Once cool enough to handle, remove the skins and pits.
Lightly roast the red hot peppers in the air fryer on the high-heat setting for 6 minutes, then finely chop them.
Bring the peeled and pitted tejocotes, sugar, lemon juice, and roasted peppers to a boil in a pot.
Cook over low heat for 20 minutes, until the mixture thickens, then fill sterilized jars while hot.
Tejocote skin is tough, so do not try to peel the fruit before boiling it. Boil it first and let it cool slightly; the skin will then come off easily.
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