Jalapeno pepper jelly
Jalapeno pepper jelly recipe in the canning category
Recipe ingredients:
- 4 large green bell peppers
- 14 medium jalapeno peppers
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup cider vinegar
- 6 cups granulated sugar
- 6 ounces liquid pectin
- Green food coloring, optional
- Paraffin, melted
Recipe method:
- Seed and grind the peppers in food processor or blender.
- Combine with lemon juice, vinegar and sugar in a heavy saucepan.
- Bring to a rolling boil and boil, stirring constantly, for about 15 minutes.
- Add the pectin and boil for 3 to 5 minutes more.
- Remove from heat and add the green food coloring if you wish, a few drops at a time to make the jelly a bright green.
- Cool slightly, stirring occasionally, and spoon into sterilized jars.
- Seal immediately with paraffin and store in a cool, dark place.
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