Monday, June 11, 2012

JALAPENO PEPPER JELLY

                 1 large green bell pepper
 12 jalapeno peppers
1 1/2 cups apple cider vinegar
1 pinch salt
4 1/4 cups granulated sugar
 4 ounces liquid pectin
 4 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped Directions
I like to add crushed dried red pepper flakes for color.
1.Combine the green bell pepper and 12 jalapeno peppers in the container of a food processor or blender. Process until finely chopped. This can be done in batches, if the peppers do not fit.
 2.Transfer the peppers to a large saucepan, and stir in the cider vinegar. Bring to a boil, and let simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Strain the mixture through at least 2 layers of cheesecloth, and discard pulp. You should have about 1 cup of liquid.
 3.Return the liquid to the saucepan, and stir in the salt and sugar until dissolved. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. When the mixture comes to a rolling boil (one that cannot be stirred down), boil for one minute, then stir in the liquid pectin.
 4.Stir in the remaining jalapeno peppers, and ladle into sterile jars leaving 1/4 inch headspace.

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