[CH] Jalapeno jelly

Nels Peterson (npkp4jp@polarcomm.com)
Fri, 7 Jul 2000 07:24:39 -0500

Here's a recipie we use for jalapeno jelly.  We use straight peppers,
jalapenos or habaneros.

Uses any hot peppers  and  sweet peppers

1/2 Cup fresh hot peppers (seeded, ground)
     (about 1/2 pound makes this amount)
1/2 Cup sweet bell peppers (seeded, ground)
     (about two medium to large peppers)
1 1/2 Cups cider vinegar
5 cups sugar
2 pouches liquid pectin (do not substitute powdered pectin)
    Grind hot and sweet peppers, combine in saucepan with vinegar.  Bring to
boil, reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.  Strain through fine strainer
or cheesecloth.  Do not press, let drip to get a clear liquid.
     Add sugar to strained liquid.  Stirring constantly, bring to a boil
over high heat for 1 minute.  Remove from heat and stir in pectin.  Skim if
necessary.  Pour into sterilized, hot jars.  Wipe jar rims, adjust lids and
rings.  Water bath for 5 minutes.
     Great on crackers, toast, or bagels with cream cheese.
Jelly can also be used as a condiment on scrambled  eggs  or omlets.

Nels in ND