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Hot Pepper Jelly 09

This Hot Pepper Jelly 09 recipe uses Vinegar, Apple Juice, Salt, Sugar, and Powdered Pectin. Scale it up or down for the number of people at the table.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cup
• 1 1/2 cup
• 1/2 tsp
• 5 cup
• 1 pkg

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Wash peppers; remove stems and seeds; and cut into 1/2-inch squares.

2. 2

   Puree remaining peppers and vinegar.

3. 3

   Pour into a large bowl and add apple juice.

4. 4

   Cover and refrigerate overnight.

5. 5

   Strain pureed mixture through several thicknesses of damp cheesecloth.

6. 6

   Measure 4 cups juice into a large sauce pot.

7. 7

   If necessary, add water to make 4 cups.

8. 8

   Stir salt and pectin into juice.

9. 9

   Bring to a rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly.

10. 10

    Add sugar and return to a rolling boil.

11. 11

    Boil hard for 1 minute, stirring constantly.

12. 12

    Remove from heat.

13. 13

    Skim foam if necessary.

14. 14

    Add a few drops of green food coloring.

15. 15

    Pour hot into hot, sterilized jars, leaving 1/4-inch head space.

16. 16

    Adjust caps.

17. 17

    Process 5 minutes in boiling water bath.