Homemade Jalapeno Pepper Jelly

Description

Jalapeno and bell peppers make up this tangy green jelly that is traditionally served on crackers with cream cheese.

Ingredients

  • 3 green bell peppers, seeded and finely chopped
  • 2 (4 ounce) cans diced green chile peppers, drained
  • 1 ½ cups distilled white vinegar
  • 6 ½ cups white sugar
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (Optional)
  • 1 (6 fluid ounce) container liquid fruit pectin
  • 5 drops green food coloring (Optional)

Instructions

  1. Combine the bell peppers
  2. chile peppers
  3. vinegar
  4. sugar
  5. and cayenne pepper in a large pot. Bring to a boil over medium heat
  6. stirring frequently. When the mixture comes to a rolling boil that cannot be stirred down
  7. stir in the pectin. Cook for 5 more minutes at a boil
  8. then remove from the heat. Stir in the green food coloring
  9. if desired.
  10. Ladle jelly into hot sterile jars leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Process jars in a boiling water bath for 5 to 10 minutes to ensure a good seal.

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 15 mins

Total Time: 25 mins

Servings: 48

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