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Hot Pepper Jelly

Irresistibly Sweet and Spicy Hot Pepper Jelly Recipe

This Hot Pepper Jelly combines sweet bell peppers and zesty jalapeños for a delightful blend of flavors, perfect for appetizers.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 24 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 9 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: APPETIZERS
Cuisine: American
Calories: 50

Ingredients
  

For the Jelly
  • 2 large Bell Peppers Provides sweetness and contributes to the jelly's structure.
  • 6-10 medium Jalapeño Peppers Adds desired level of heat; remove seeds for spicier jelly.
  • 5 cups Granulated Sugar Sweetens and helps in gelling process.
  • 1.5 cups White Vinegar Balances sweetness, essential for canning.
  • 0.5 tsp Salt Enhances flavor.
  • 1 tsp Butter Reduces foaming during boiling.
  • 1 package Liquid Pectin Acts as a gelling agent.

Equipment

  • large stock pot
  • fine sieve
  • jelly jars
  • canning supplies

Method
 

How to Make Hot Pepper Jelly
  1. Prepare Canner: Fill a large stock pot about 2/3 full with hot water; simmer it on low heat while you sterilize the jars.
  2. Sterilize Jars: Wash and rinse your jelly jars and lids thoroughly, then place them in the simmering canner.
  3. Prep Peppers: Remove the stems and seeds from your jalapeños and finely chop the bell peppers.
  4. Squeeze Excess Liquid: Transfer the chopped peppers to a fine sieve and gently squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
  5. Mix Ingredients: In a large pot, mix the minced peppers, sugar, salt, vinegar, and butter. Stir well and bring to a boil over medium heat.
  6. Boil: After reaching a rolling boil, set a timer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  7. Add Pectin: After 10 minutes, quickly add the liquid pectin, bring it back to a vigorous boil for 1 minute, then remove from heat.
  8. Fill Jars: Fill each jar with jelly while leaving about 1/4 inch of headspace and seal with the lids.
  9. Process in Canner: Place filled jars back into the boiling water, ensuring they are fully submerged, and process for 10 minutes.
  10. Cool: After processing, remove the jars and let cool on a towel for 24 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 13gSodium: 35mgPotassium: 10mgSugar: 12gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 1mg

Notes

Optional: Label jars with pretty tags before gifting them to friends and family.

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