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hot pepper jelly

(2 ratings)
KATHUTCHINS avatar
Recipe by
KATHY HUTCHINS
@KATHUTCHINS
FYFFE, AL

Made this last night and it is really good. Not hot like people would think. Might try cooking some chicken with this on it. Heard the best way to eat it is with cream cheese on a cracker.

(2 ratings)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Canning/Preserving

Ingredients For hot pepper jelly

  • 2
    red or yellow bell peppers (can use both) about 1-1/2 cups diced very small
  • 2
    green bell peppers diced very small (about 1-1/2 cups
  • 10 lg
    jalapenos or any hot pepper you like diced small (about 1 cup)
  • 1 c
    apple cider vinegar
  • 1 pkg
    sure jell fruit pectin
  • 1/2 tsp
    butter
  • 5 c
    sugar, measured into a seperate bowl.

How To Make hot pepper jelly

  • 1
    Fill water caner over 1/2 full of water and bring to a simmer. Wash jars and screw bands in hot soapy water, rinse with warm. I place my jars into the caner with the basket raised upside down to sterilize while preparing jelly.
  • 2
    Place peppers into a 6-8 qt saucepan. Add vinegar. Stir in pectin. Add butter to reduce foaming. Bring mixture to a full rolling boil (A boil that will not stop bubbling when you are stirring) on high heat. Stirring constantly, stir in the sugar. Return to a full rolling boil and boil exactly 1 minute while stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Skim off any foam with a metal spoon.
  • 3
    Ladle immediately into prepared jars, filling to within 1/8 inch of tops. Wipe jar rims and threads. Cover with 2 piece lids. Screw bands tightly. Place jars on elevated rack in caner. Lower rack into caner. (water must cover jars by 1-2 inches). Add boiling water if needed. Cover, bring water to a gentle boil. Process 10 minutes. Remove jars and place upright on a towel to cool completely. After jars cool, check seals by pressing centers of lids with finger. If lids spring back, lid is not sealed and those must be refrigerated and eaten within 3 months. Sealed jars should keep in a cool dark place for a year.
  • 4
    Be sure to wear gloves when working up the hot peppers.
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