Red and Green Christmas Jalapeno Jelly
It's a perfect relish to many holiday favorites, or serve it with cream cheese on a cracker.
Prep Time: approx. 20 Minutes. Cook Time: approx. 10 Minutes. Ready in: approx. 30 Minutes.
Makes 6 jelly jars (36 servings).
1 cup chopped red or green bell pepper
1 Tbsp -1/4 cup chopped jalapeno pepper depending on taste
5 cups white sugar
1 1/2 cups apple cider vinegar
1 (6 fluid ounce) container liquid pectin
food coloring - optional
Remove stems, veins and most of the seeds of the bell and jalapeno peppers. Mince peppers in a food processor. In a 5-quart pot over high heat, combine bell peppers, jalapenos, sugar and vinegar. Bring to a rolling boil; boil for 3 minutes.
Remove from heat and cool for 5 minutes.
Stirring constantly, add the pectin and let mixture continue to cool for 2 minutes more.
Now stir for 1 minute.
Pour into hot, sterilized jars and top with sterilized lids.
Secure lids with bands and allow jars to cool slowly, creating a vacuum seal.
Jo, this looks so goood!! I haven't had this since we were back in NM. Love it w/goat cheese. How fun to make it. Thanks for your sweet sentiments and well wishes. I had a really good day today~ Trying to read my pal's blog posts. Not too dizzy and the appetite is back... I'm ravenous, in fact! Just not cooking yet! LOL
ReplyDeletelots of hugs, sue
Hi Jo- you are an industrious woman! Making your own jelly. I could have used this recipe on Monday. I posted a slow cooker steak fajita and the secret ingredient was jalapeno pepper jelly. I have never made my own. Maybe after Christmas. It looks beautiful!
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I love pepper jelly!! I love it over cream cheese & crackers! Great photos -
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea for Christmas gifts. Thanks very much for sharing this with us. Have a great Thanksgiving.
ReplyDeleteWhat a GREAT!!! and WONDERFUL!!! Christmas gift.
ReplyDeleteGeri
I made several batches this summer for gifts. It is a wonderful treat. Happy Thanksgiving.
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