Pepper Jelly
Ingredients
- Large Green Bell Peppers - 4 finely chopped (or banana or a mix)
- Jalapeno Peppers - 1-2
- Distilled White Vinegar - 1 1/2 cups
- White Sugar - 6 1/2 cups
- Liquid Pectin - 1 package
- Red or Green Food Coloring - optional
Instructions
- Chop the peppers very finely, I use a food processor, then let the liquid drain off for a few minutes of the jelly may not set up well, and be runny.
- In a large, stainless steel saucepan, combine green pepper, white vinegar, and white sugar. Bring to a boil, and cook for 6 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Stir in liquid pectin. Skim off foam with a metal spoon, and remove pan from heat
- Ladle jelly into sterilized jars (still hot) and top with HOT jar lids
- You will need to seal the jars in boiling water, for 5 minutes.
- I also add some red food coloring when I add the pectin you can leave green or add green coloring but I like red better. This year I have also been using beet juice to do the coloring for me. I use about 2 ice cubes of frozen beet juice.
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