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Jalapeño Jelly

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This Jalapeño Jelly features a perfect balance of sweet and spicy flavors, making it a versatile condiment for appetizers, meats, and cheese boards.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 6 cups 1x

Ingredients

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  • 10 jalapeño peppers (half seeded)
  • 1 red bell pepper (chopped)
  • 1 green bell pepper (chopped)
  • 5½ cups sugar
  • 1½ cups white vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 (3-ounce) pouch liquid pectin

Instructions

  • Wash jars with hot, soapy water and keep them warm.
  • Chop jalapeños and bell peppers in a food processor.
  • Combine chopped vegetables with sugar, vinegar, and salt in a stock pot.
  • Boil the mixture for 10 minutes.
  • Add liquid pectin and boil for one more minute.
  • Fill warm jars with jelly, leaving ¼ inch of headspace.
  • Secure lids and process jars in simmering water for 10 minutes.
  • Cool jars on a towel and allow to seal for 12-24 hours.

Notes

Wear gloves when handling jalapeños to prevent irritation.
For more spice, leave more seeds in peppers.
Accurate ingredient measurements help achieve the best consistency.

  • Author: Jesseca
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Condiment
  • Method: Canning
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 50
  • Sugar: 12
  • Sodium: 0
  • Fat: 0
  • Saturated Fat: 0
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 13
  • Fiber: 0
  • Protein: 0
  • Cholesterol: 0