Jalapeno Jelly

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Ingredients

  • 3/4 lb jalapeno pepper
  • 2 cups cider vinegar, divided
  • 6 cups sugar
  • 2 (3 ounce) envelopes liquid pectin
  • green food coloring (optional)

Preparation

Step 1


After removing stems and seeds from jalapenos, puree in food processor with 1 cup cider vinegar.

Combine puree, additional 1 cup cider vinegar, and sugar in large saucepot. Bring to a boil; boil 10 minutes, stirring constantly

Stir in liquid pectin. Return to a rolling boil and boil hard 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.

Skim foam, if necessary, and stir in a few drops of food coloring, if desired.

Ladle hot jelly into hot jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Adjust 2 piece caps. Process 10 minutes in a boiling water canner.

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