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Jalapeño Jelly

This recipe makes a pretty spicy jelly that's perfect when mellowed out by ingredients like fruit or cheese. For a milder jelly, remove the seeds from all of the jalapenos. Look for liquid pectin near the canning supplies (usually in the baking aisle) at your grocery store.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces fresh jalapeno peppers 10-12 medium
  • 2 cups apple cider vinegar
  • 6 cups sugar
  • 2 packets 3 ounces each liquid pectin
  • 6 half-pint jars with lids and rings

Instructions

  • Prepare your jars and lids for canning by simmering them in a large pot of water until ready to use.
  • Remove the seeds from half of the jalapenos. Add the jalapenos and 1 cup of vinegar to a food processor or blender; puree until smooth. Add the puree, along with the sugar and remaining vinegar, to a large pot. Bring to a boil; boil for 10 minutes. Add the liquid pectin and return to a boil. Boil 1 minute. Remove from heat.
  • Use canning tongs (like these) to remove the jars from the hot water. Fill the jars with jelly, leaving 1/4" of space in the top of each jar. Wipe the rims of the jar clean and top with a lid. Screw the rings onto the jar to fingertip tightness. Repeat with remaining jars.
  • Return the jars to the pot of water. Bring to a rolling boil; boil for 10 minutes.
  • Carefully remove the jars from the boiling water and let cool. Check the lids for tightness after 24 hours – they should not flex up or down when pressed.
  • Refrigerate any unsealed jars. Store sealed jars in a cool, dry place.

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