Hot Pepper Jelly

Ingredients

Servings

6 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 14 16

US / METRIC

1 cup

Green Bell Peppers

3/4 cup

Jalapeño Peppers

6 cups

Granulated Sugar

1 1/2 cups

Distilled White Vinegar

1/2 tsp

Salt

3 1/2 Tbsp

Fruit Pectin Powder

1 1/4 tsp

Green Food Coloring

Cooking Instructions

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Step 1

Ground the Jalapeño Peppers (3/4 cup) . Ground the Green Bell Peppers (1 cup) .

Step 2

In a large saucepan, combine the green bell pepper, jalapeno pepper, Granulated Sugar (6 cups) , Distilled White Vinegar (1 1/2 cups) , Salt (1/2 tsp) . Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 3

Add the Fruit Pectin Powder (3 1/2 Tbsp) and bring the mixture to a boil. Remove from heat and, if using, add the Green Food Coloring (1 1/4 tsp) .

Step 4

Pour the jelly, while hot, into sterilized, hot half-pint mason jars. Seal tightly with hot lids and set in a cool place. The lids will pop as they seal. Store at room temperature or in the refrigerator.

Step 5

Serve with cream cheese and crackers.