Jalapeno Pepper Jelly

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 3 green bell peppers, seeded and finely chopped
• 2 (4 ounce) cans diced green chile peppers, drained
• 1 1/2 cups distilled vinegar
• 6 1/2 cups sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
• 1 (6 fluid ounce) container liquid fruit pectin
• 5 drops green food coloring (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• combine the bell peppers, chile peppers, vinegar, sugar, and cayenne pepper in a large pot. bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently. when the mixture comes to a rolling boil that cannot be stirred down, stir in the pectin. cook for 5 more minutes at a boil, then remove from the heat. stir in the green food coloring, if desired.
• ladle jelly into hot sterile jars leaving 1/4 inch headspace. process jars in a boiling water bath for 5 to 10 minutes to ensure a good seal.