The Chilli Jam Man Carolina Reaper Ultra Chilihillo

Half a teaspoon on a cheese toastie was enough to make my forehead sweat, but the sweetness comes through right before the fire kicks in, which is a fun trick. It’s dangerously moreish if you’re a heat seeker—I’ve already got a backup jar in the cupboard.

I’ve never felt a jam do exactly what it says until now, but this one absolutely obliterates your taste buds within seconds and lingers for ages. It’s brutal yet weirdly addictive on a tiny smear over cheese and crackers, just don’t be fooled by the sweet start.

The heat sneaks up fast—within seconds it’s coating your whole tongue, and the burn lingers long after the toast is gone. I only used a tiny dollop on a cracker with cream cheese, and my forehead was sweating by the end. Fair warning about not eating it straight from the jar is spot on.