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
- Combine the bell peppers
- chile peppers
- vinegar
- sugar
- and cayenne pepper in a large pot. Bring to a boil over medium heat
- stirring frequently. When the mixture comes to a rolling boil that cannot be stirred down
- stir in the pectin. Cook for 5 more minutes at a boil
- then remove from the heat. Stir in the green food coloring
- if desired.
- 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