Jalapeño Pepper Jelly

A delicious condiment to have in your freezer. Pepper jelly makes a perfect hostess gift or last-minute appetizer.

Pepper jelly again? I know, I know, we already did the whole pepper jelly thing two weeks ago, but this one is different and honestly, this stuff is like money in the bank, at least in a culinary sense, that is you see, you almost can't have enough of this amazing stuff at this time of year. A stash of it tucked away in your freezer or pantry, can keep you out of more than one "predicament" over the next few weeks. What kind of predicaments? I'm so glad you asked!

You know all the "little" gifts you need for the holiday season? Teachers, neighbors, coaches, co-workers, hostesses, bosses, mailmen and on and on the list goes. A sparkling jar of pepper jelly tied with a fun bow is the perfect solution. Need a bit more? Find a pretty basket, add some nice crackers, a log of goat cheese and a tiny jar of fresh pomegranate seeds*** you've got a lovely and practical gift anyone would love. (I'd be most pleased to get a gift like that hint, hint!).

You'll also love having this jelly on hand for a super quick appetizer. If you're spending a lot of time making a nice dinner, sometimes it's enough to throw you over the cliff, having to plan a yummy appetizer too. Now, all you need to do is have a stash of pepper jelly, some crackers** and a few packages of cream cheese. Then, when the doorbell's about to ring with merry holiday guests, throw the cream cheese on a pretty plate, spoon some pepper jelly over the top and add a fan of crackers. Voila! A fantastic appetizer that will receive rave reviews! If you want to really wow your guests, add a handful of fresh pomegranate seeds*** or diced mango, clementines, fresh pineapple or whatever your little heart dreams up you'll be put on the "hostess-with-the-mostest" list for sure!

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Jalapeño Pepper Jelly

Author: Chris Scheuer

Course: Jams and Jellies

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Jalapeno Pepper Jelly

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 5 mins

Total Time: 15 mins

Servings: 64

Calories: 74 kcal

Ingredients

• Ingredients:
• ¾ cup green bell pepper very finely chopped*
• ¼ cup jalapeño pepper very finely chopped
• 1 ½ cups white wine vinegar
• 6 cups sugar
• 1 packet Certo** If you like your jelly quite thick use another tablespoon or so of Certo. With the one packet, it makes a nice consistency for spooning on cream cheese, muffins, etc. but it is not super thick.
• a few drops of green food coloring optional

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Instructions

1. Combine peppers, vinegar, and sugar in a large pot or dutch oven. Bring to a rolling boil and boil for one minute.
2. Remove from heat and add Certo and food coloring, if desired. Stir continuously for 1 minute. Skim any foam from surface.
3. Pour into jars, cover and allow to sit at room temperature for 24 hours, then freeze. If freezing jam makes sure to leave a ½ inch space at the top of the jar to allow for expansion in the freezer.
4. Alternatively, you can use the water bath method; after adding the Certo and stirring, pour your jam into sterilized jars and proceed as directed here.

Calories 74kcal

Potassium 6mg

Carbohydrates 18g

Sugar 18g

Vitamin A 10%

Vitamin C 1.8%

Calcium 1%

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