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Red Green Pepper Jelly. I know it sounds weird, but trust me on this one. It's sweet, savory, spicy, incredibly delicious and amazingly addictive.
Let me tell you, it wasn't just a solution but rather, an amazing find!
Besides a bit of chopping, the jelly didn't take long to stir together and, after a brief cooking time it was ladled into jars. After taking photos of the gorgeous concoction, I set out a plate of crackers and a small portion of cream cheese with the Red Green Pepper jelly spooned over the top.
"WOW"! That's what we both said when we took the first bite, and then repeated the same "WOW" with each succeeding bite. It's sweet, savory, spicy, incredibly delicious and amazingly addictive (we polished off that small bowl you see in the picture lickety-split). You just HAVE to try it!
My husband said that when he heard the name "Pepper Jelly", he didn't think he'd like it. Guess what? he's a convert... he loved it! ... and he agrees, "You HAVE to try this'!
There's a zillion different uses for this yummy stuff. Traditionally, pepper jelly is used as a simple, delicious appetizer served, like I did, with cream cheese and crackers, but it also makes a wonderful glaze for grilled shrimp, pork or chicken. Try it mixed with a bit of soy sauce and fresh ginger for a finishing sauce for pan-seared salmon. Or how about warm corn bread, fresh from the oven with a pat of sweet cream butter and a spoonful of pepper jelly? That's about as good as it comes. I'm sure once you make it, you'll find a myriad of ways to use the yummy stuff. Oh, and if you're thinking of giving me a Christmas present, I'd be happy as a pig in mud with a jar of this jelly and a bag of crispy crackers - that wasn't a hint or anything! 😉
P.S. You might want to ask someone to buy you just one jalapeño (and hope they come back with a pile of them, like my son did) or just load up on them yourself next time you're at the market. Make a few batches of this yummy jam now, 'cause you're going to love having it; for holiday entertaining and as delightful gifts for teachers, friends, neighbors, hostesses, etc. Oh, and you said you like delicious spicy? Then try this Venezuelan Guacamole called Guasacaca, it's so delicious!
Red Green Pepper Jelly
Ingredients
- 1 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
- ½ cup finely chopped jalapeño pepper
- 5 cups white sugar
- 1 ½ cups apple cider vinegar
- 3 ounces liquid pectin, 1 packet, I used Certo brand (comes in a box with 2 packets)
Instructions
- Remove stems, veins and most of the seeds of the bell and jalapeño peppers, depending on how hot you like things.
- In a large pot over high heat, combine bell peppers, jalapenos, sugar and vinegar. Bring to a full rolling boil; boil for 1 full minute, stirring continuously. Remove from heat.
- Add the pectin and stir continuously for 3 minutes.
- Pour into clean jars to within an inch of the top. Cover tightly and allow to cool at room temperature for 24 hours.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to a month otherwise store in freeze
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