Description
A deliciously sweet and slightly spicy jelly made from red bell peppers and jalapeños.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large red bell peppers, finely chopped (about 3 cups)
- 1–2 large jalapeño peppers, finely chopped and seeded
- 1½ cups white vinegar (5% acidity)
- 5 cups granulated sugar
- 1 pouch (6 oz) liquid Certo pectin
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare Jars and Canner: Fill your water bath canner half-full with water. Place clean jars inside and bring to a simmer (not a boil). Keep jars hot until the moment you fill them to prevent the glass from shattering.
- Prep Peppers: Finely dice peppers by hand or use the shredding blade on a food processor. Do not purée. Keep all the natural juices.
- The Base Simmer: In a 6-quart heavy-bottomed pot, combine the chopped peppers, vinegar, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
- The Sugar Boil: Add all the sugar at once. Stir until dissolved. Bring the mixture to a full rolling boil.
- The Pectin Phase: Once hitting that full rolling boil, stir in the Liquid Certo. Return to a full rolling boil and boil hard for exactly 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Skim and Fill: Remove the pot from the heat. If there is any foam, skim it off with a spoon. Use a jar lifter to pull one hot jar at a time from the canner. Insert a canning funnel and ladle jelly into the jar, leaving ¼-inch of headspace.
- Seal: Use a non metallic utensil to remove air bubbles. Add more jelly if needed, then wipe the rim with a damp paper towel. Center the lid on the jar and screw the band until fingertip tight. Place the jar into the canning rack.
- Process: Lower jars into the boiling water canner. Ensure the water covers the jars by at least 1 inch. Cover with a lid and bring to a full rolling boil. Process for 10 minutes.
- The Set: Lift jars straight up and place on a towel-lined surface. Let the jars sit undisturbed at room temperature for 24 hours. Check the seals after 24 hours.
Notes
- Store sealed jars in a cool, dark place for up to one year.
- Opened jars should be stored in the fridge for up to 3 weeks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Condiments
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg