Cranberry-Jalapeno Jelly Recipe
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Cranberry-Jalapeno Jelly Recipe
Description
The Cranberry-Jalapeno Jelly Recipe begins by boiling fresh cranberries, chopped jalapenos, apple cider vinegar, and water until the berries soften and burst, releasing their juice and flavors into the liquid. The mixture is then mashed to extract maximum juice and strained through a fine sieve or food mill to remove solids, yielding a clear juice base. This juice is combined with sugar and liquid pectin, then boiled briefly to activate the gelling properties.
The resulting jelly balances the natural tartness of cranberries with the moderate spiciness of jalapenos and sweetness from sugar. When cooled in jars, it sets to a firm yet spreadable consistency, bright red in color. The jelly complements a range of dishes, including cheese platters, roasted meats, or as a spicy condiment.
This recipe yields enough jelly to fill about eight 8-ounce jars. Proper sterilization of jars and lids will help with preservation. Refrigeration after opening is recommended, and the jelly should set fully overnight for optimal texture.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cranberries ripe
- 2 cups jalapeno pepper chopped (about 6-8 average size jalapeno peppers
- 2 cups apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 6 cups sugar You can get away with 4 cups
- 6 ounces pectin 2 pouches, liquid
Instructions
- Add cranberries, jalapenos, vinegar and water to a large pot. Bring to a boil. Lightly boil 10 minutes, until the berries begin to pop and soften.
- Squash the berries in the pot to squeeze out their juices. Strain into a large bowl. I used a food mill to get extra juices out. You should have about 2.5 cups of liquid at this point.
- Toss away the solids and add the liquid back into the pot.
- Add sugar and swirl to incorporate.
- Add pectin and boil for 2 minutes.
- Cool and ladle into jars. Should fill about eight 8-ounce jars.
- Cover and refrigerate, then let the jam set overnight.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 30Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 164 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 164kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 32mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 41g | 82% |
| Vitamin A | 69IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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