Sweet Hot Pepper Jelly

Submitted by The Big Cheese

"I have been making this for years, and people always request the recipe. It's easy to make, and perfect for holiday gift-giving. The heat depends on what kind of peppers you use, I love to throw a mix of chili peppers and get the nice heat at the back end when you eat it. Enjoy!"

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Yields: 7 half-pint jars

ingredients

• 2 medium green bell peppers
• assorted fresh hot chili pepper
• 1 1⁄2 cups apple cider vinegar
• 6 cups sugar
• 2 ounces liquid pectin or (3 ounce) packets liquid pectin

directions

1. Remove stems and seeds from green bell peppers.
2. Grind green peppers in a food processor until liquified.
3. Measure 3/4 cup of green peppers into a large heavy saucepan.
4. Grind the hot peppers in the same way and add 1/2 cup to the saucepan.
5. Add the vinegar and sugar.
6. Bring to a full rolling boil, stirring constantly.
7. Add pectin and stir until well blended.
8. Bring back to a full rolling boil for one minute.
9. Remove from heat and skim foam.
10. Ladle into hot jars and seal.
11. Process in a water bath canner for 5 minutes, or invert jars upside down on a protected surface for about 10-15 minutes to give a secure seal.