Pepper Jelly
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Pepper Jelly

Sweet and spicy jelly with bell peppers and jalapeños - amazing on cream cheese with crackers.

50 min
48 servings

Prep Time

30m

Cook Time

20m

Servings

48

Difficulty

Medium

Nutrition Per Serving

fat

0

carbs

18

fiber

0

protein

0

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Ingredients

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  • 2 cups green bell peppers, finely chopped
  • 1 cup jalapeño peppers, seeded and finely chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups apple cider vinegar
  • 6 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 box (3 oz) liquid fruit pectin
  • Green food coloring (optional)

Instructions

1

Combine peppers and vinegar in food processor and pulse until finely chopped.

2

Pour into large pot and stir in sugar.

3

Bring to full rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly.

4

Boil hard for 1 minute.

5

Remove from heat and stir in pectin.

6

Add a few drops of food coloring if desired.

7

Skim off any foam.

8

Ladle into hot sterilized jars, leaving 1/4-inch headspace.

9

Seal and process in water bath canner 5 minutes.

10

Let cool and store. Best after 1 week.

Chef's Comfy Tip

Wear gloves when handling jalapeños to avoid burning your skin - and don't touch your eyes!

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