Jalapeno Pepper Jelly
Country Woman Christmas
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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.
SERVINGS: 44
CATEGORY: Condiment
METHOD: Water Bath
TIME: Prep: 30 min. Process: 10 min. + standing
Ingredients:
- 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
Directions:
In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, apples, vinegar, green pepper, jalapenos and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Strain mixture and return to pan. Stir in food coloring. Return to a rolling boil over high heat. Stir in pectin; boil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
Remove from the heat; skim off foam. Pour hot liquid into sterilized jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Adjust caps. Process for 10 minutes in a boiling-water bath. Serve with cream cheese on crackers. Yield: About 5 half-pints.