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Red Pepper Jelly

Red pepper jelly is a sweet, spicy, and tangy condiment made with bell peppers, jalapeños, and apple cider vinegar that adds a flavorful kick to a variety of dishes.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 24
Calories 242 kcal

Equipment

  • 8 oz Canning jars
  • 1 Large saucepan
  • 1 Chef's knife
  • 1 Cutting board
  • Water bath canner
  • Measuring cups

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 1.75 oz each package of SURE-JELL powder pectin (*This means one full package plus one half package of pectin.)
  • 3 cups finely chopped red bell pepper
  • 1 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped jalapeño pepper
  • 1 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 5 cups white sugar

Red Jelly Appetizer

  • 8 oz Cream cheese
  • 1 box Crackers

Instructions
 

  • Sterilize six 8-oz canning jars and lids as instructed by the manufacturer. Begin heating water in a hot water canner.
  • In a large saucepan over high heat, combine red bell peppers, green bell peppers, jalapeño peppers, apple cider vinegar, and Sure-Jell pectin. Bring to a rolling boil while stirring constantly. Add sugar, return to a boil, and cook for 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and skim off any foam.
  • Quickly ladle the jelly into your prepared jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace at the top. Wipe jar rims clean, place lids, and screw on bands tightly.
  • Carefully lower jars into the canning rack, ensuring they're fully submerged in hot (but not boiling) water. Bring the water to a boil and process for five minutes.
  • Remove jars from the canner and let them cool completely undisturbed. Check seals after 24 hours.
  • Spread a block of cream cheese on a plate and top generously with red pepper jelly. Serve with crackers.

Notes

*This recipe traditionally calls for one package of pectin, but using 1 1/2 packages yields a more reliable set and a thicker, more luscious jelly.

Nutrition

Calories: 242kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 113mgPotassium: 32mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 43gVitamin A: 127IUCalcium: 25mgIron: 0.5mg
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