Blueberry Jalapeno Jelly
Savory and sweet with just a little heat, this jelly is prefect on just about anything. The recipe can be found here: http://lobsterandfishsticks.com/2009/06/12/blueberry-jalapeno-jelly/ I made two huge batches over the summer and gave it away for Christmas - it was a huge hit with everyone!
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READY IN: 1hr 30mins
SERVES: 6
YIELD: 6 half pint jars
UNITS: US
INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 5cups blueberries
- 1⁄2
- 1 1⁄2cups water
- 1cup jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped fine
- 2
- 1⁄2cup vinegar
- 5
- 1(4 ounce) box pectin, low sugar formula
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DIRECTIONS
- In one saucepan, combine the peppers, vinegar, 1/4 cup lemon juice and 1 cup water. Cook on medium high for 20 minutes, then using a sieve, remove all the peppers from the liquid and set aside.
- In another saucepan, place blueberries, 1/4 cup lemon juice and 1/2 cup water and cook on medium high for 20 minutes, Strain with a cheesecloth or jelly bag.
- Combine both liquids into one of the pans, adding sugar/Splenda. Cook on medium low until the sugar dissolved. Skim any foam off of the surface.
- Bring mix to a boil and add 1 box pectin and bring to a rolling boil for one minute.
- Remove from heat, skim off any foam and ladle into sterilized jelly jars and place lids tightly on the jars.
- Boil in a hot water bath (with 1-2 inches of water over the lids) for 5 minutes.
- Set on counter to cool and to set. Listen for the lids to pop. They could pop anywhere from 2 minutes to 2 hours afterward.
- If they do not pop, they are not sealed and will need to be refrigerated and used immediately.
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