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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 8 Minutes |
Ready In: 28 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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With Christmas coming, this makes a great homemade gift in a pretty jar with a festive ribbon. Ingredients:
2 large sweet green peppers, cored, seeded, chopped (about 1 pound) |
6 large jalapeno chiles, seeded and chopped (about 2/3 cup) |
1 cup cider vinegar |
5 1/2 cups sugar |
1/2 cup water |
1 (1 3/4 ounce) box powdered fruit pectin, dissolved in |
3/4 cup water |
1/2 cup lemon juice |
green food coloring |
6 canning jars, lids, seals (1/2 pint) |
Directions:
1. In processor, finely chop green peppers and jalapenos with vinegar.
2. Place pepper mixture in 5 or 6 quart heavy-bottomed non-aluminum saucepan. Stir in sugar and water. Bring to boiling, stirring occasionally. Boil over medium-high heat 5 minutes or until slightly thickened.
3. Meanwhile in small saucepan, boil pectin-water mixture 1 minute.
4. Add pectin mixture, lemon juice and desired amount of green food coloring to pepper mixture. Boil 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
5. Pour hot jelly mixture into sterilized jars; seal. Process in hot water bath following manufacturer`s instructions. Remove jars from water and place on wire rack. Let stand at room temperature 24 hours or until jelly sets up.
6. Store in cool, dark place for up to 6 months.
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