Spicy Pepper Jelly

Spicy Pepper Jelly

Ingredients
  

  • ¾ cups red bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 5 jalapeños, red or green or a mix
  • 1-¾ cups apple juice
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • 3 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 packet powdered pectin
  • Vinegar

Instructions
 

  • Finely chop all the peppers; remove the seeds to reduce their heat.
  • In a large pot, add the peppers, lemon juice and apple juice; stir well and let sit for 20 minutes.
  • Add the sugar and stir well.
  • Over high heat, stirring constantly, bring everything to a rolling boil.
  • Once boiling, continue to heat, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
  • Reduce heat to medium; add Pectin slowly; stir constantly for another 7 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and fill the jars, leaving 1/4-inch space at the top of the jar.
  • Wipe the rim of the jar with a paper towel that has a bit of vinegar on it.
  • Put on the lid and band/ring; tighten band to finger tight.
  • Load the jars into a water bath canner/pot; make sure the water is an inch or two above the tops of the jars.
  • Bring water to a boil and boil for 5 minutes.
  • Remove jars from boiling water bath; place them on a clean dish towel.
  • The 'pings' of the jars sealing will soon begin.
  • Leave the jars alone while they cool down.
  • When they are cool, remove the bands and wipe the jars clean.
  • Label the jars with the content and date.
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