Homemade Hot Pepper Jelly Water Bath Canning Recipe
Spice up your pantry with this homemade hot pepper jelly recipe! Perfect for cheese boards, charcuterie, and gifting, this sweet and tangy jalapeno jelly is made with fresh jalapeños, red and green bell peppers, and organic sugar. Learn how to water bath can this spicy spread with easy step-by-step instructions. Great way to use up extra hot peppers and add bold flavor to your meals. Don't miss this simple recipe for the best jalapeno pepper jelly!
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cup green bell peppers
- 1 cup chopped jalapeños
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice or lime juice
- 1/2 minced onion
- 4 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar or white vinegar
- 1 package liquid pectin
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Instructions
- Use a food processor or immersion blender to blend together the chop peppers, lemon juice, and minced onion until smooth. This pepper puree will be the base of your hot jelly.
In a large saucepan, add the pepper mixture, sugar, and vinegar.
Bring to a full rolling boil over medium-high heat and cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
Add 1 package of liquid pectin and boil for 2 more minutes.
Pour the hot jelly into hot, sterilized jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace at the top of the jar. Use a jar lifter to handle the hot jars safely.
Wipe the rims with a damp paper towel to remove any excess liquid, then place the flat lids and screw bands on the jars.
Notes
For a lower sugar option, consider using low sugar pectin.
Try adding red bell peppers for a colorful twist.
Experiment with different types of hot peppers if you love spicy foods.
Try adding red bell peppers for a colorful twist.
Experiment with different types of hot peppers if you love spicy foods.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 190kcalCarbohydrates: 49gSodium: 7mgFiber: 1gSugar: 46g
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