Jalapeno Jelly

Description

This recipe came from the Black Lakes in Canada. It is the best that I have ever tasted, and very easy to make.

Ingredients

  • 1 large green bell pepper
  • 12 jalapeno peppers
  • 1 ½ cups apple cider vinegar
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 4 ¼ cups granulated sugar
  • 4 ounces liquid pectin
  • 4 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped

Instructions

  1. Working in batches if necessary
  2. combine green bell pepper and 12 whole jalapeño peppers in a food processor or blender. Process until finely chopped.
  3. Transfer peppers to a large saucepan. Stir in cider vinegar and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
  4. Strain mixture through at least 2 layers of cheesecloth
  5. and discard pulp. You should have about 1 cup of liquid.
  6. Return liquid to the saucepan
  7. and stir in the salt and sugar until dissolved. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. When the mixture comes to a rolling boil (one that cannot be stirred down)
  8. boil for one minute
  9. then stir in liquid pectin.
  10. Stir in remaining finely chopped jalapeño peppers
  11. and ladle into sterile jars leaving 1/4-inch headspace.
  12. Seal jars in a hot water bath. Refrigerate jelly after the seal is broken.

Prep Time: 20 mins

Cook Time: 45 mins

Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins

Servings: 32

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