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Hella Jalapeno Jelly Recipe (Hot Pepper Jelly)

Hot Pepper Jalapeno Jelly Recipe - Try this easy to make spicy, sweet, perky pepper jelly from scratch, with this classic canning recipe or as a freezer jam recipe!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
21 mins
Servings: 4 pint jars
Calories: 139 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 red bell peppers seeded
  • 12 Jalapeno peppers seeded
  • 5 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 ounces liquid pectin

Instructions

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  1. Set out a large food processor. Place the seeded bell peppers and jalapenos in the bowl. Cover and pulse until finely chopped.
  2. Scoop the chopped peppers into a large 6-8 quart sauce pot. Add the sugar, vinegar, and salt. Set over medium heat. Bring to a low boil, and cook for 14-15 minutes, uncovered.
  3. Then stir in the liquid pectin and simmer 1 more minute.
  4. Pour the hot pepper jelly into jars. Screw the lids on tightly. Then either “can” by the classic protocol, place in the refrigerator, or freeze. If freezing, make sure to leave approximately 1 inch of air space at the top of the jar.

Notes

  • Hot Pepper Jelly Variations - Mix up the peppers! Still use red bell peppers as a base for color, but feel free to use habanero, Serrano, poblano, Thai bird, or hatch chiles instead of jalapenos. 12 average jalapenos weight approximately 2/3 pound.
  • Left unopened, jars of Hot Pepper Jelly are shelf stable for at least 18 months up to 2 years.
  • Reseal and refrigerate opened jars, and use within 6 months.

Nutrition Information

Serving 2tablespoons Calories 139kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 35g (12%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 74mg (3%) Potassium 36mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 35g (70%) Vitamin A 289IU (6%) Vitamin C 16mg (18%) Calcium 2mg (0%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4pint jars

Amount Per Serving

Calories 139

% Daily Value*

Serving 2tablespoons
Calories 139kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 35g 12%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 74mg 3%
Potassium 36mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 35g 70%
Vitamin A 289IU 6%
Vitamin C 16mg 18%
Calcium 2mg 0%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.