JALAPENO PEPPER JELLY

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My family relishes this jelly served with meat or spread on crackers with cream cheese. It's in hot demand as a gift. -Bev Elliott, Peotone, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield About 5 half-pints.

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 cups sugar
2 medium tart apples, peeled and coarsely chopped
1-1/2 cups cider vinegar
3/4 cup finely chopped green pepper
8 to 10 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
1/4 cup water
6 to 8 drops green food coloring
2 pouches (3 ounces each) liquid fruit pectin
Cream cheese and assorted crackers

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine sugar, apples, vinegar, green pepper, jalapenos and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes. Strain mixture and return to pan. Stir in food coloring. Bring to a full rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in pectin. Continue to boil 1 minute, stirring constantly. , Remove from heat; skim off foam. Ladle hot mixture into five hot half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight. , Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 10 minutes. Remove jars and cool. Serve with cream cheese on crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

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