Apricot jalapeno preserves
Apricot jalapeno preserves recipe in the canning category
Recipe ingredients:
- 1/2 cup jalapeno peppers, stems and seeds removed
- 1 large red bell pepper, stem and seeds removed
- 2 cups cider vinegar
- 1 1/2 cups dried apricots, chopped
- 6 cups granulated sugar
- 3 ounces liquid pectin
- 4 drops red food color, optional
Recipe method:
- Put jalapenos, bell pepper and vinegar in blender.
- Puree until coarsely ground and small chunks remain.
- Combine apricots, sugar and jalapeno mixture in large saucepan.
- Bring to a boil. Boil rapidly for 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat. Skim off any foam that forms.
- Allow mixture to cool for 2 minutes.
- Mix in pectin and food coloring, if desired.
- Pour into sterilized jars and seal.
- Process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.
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