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Jalapeño Jelly (Pepper Jelly)

This homemade Jalapeño Jelly is so flavorful! It tastes like a fancy jelly you would find at Williams-Sonoma or Harry and David. This recipe makes 8 half pint jars (4 pints)

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
36 mins
Servings: 96 servings
Calories: 50 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 green bell pepper
  • 10 mild jalapeños
  • 1 1/2 cups white vinegar (apple cider vinegar can also be used)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 6 cups sugar
  • 1 pouch Certo liquid fruit pectin (usually by the Jell-O in grocery stores)

Instructions

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  1. Rinse jalapeño peppers and remove stems and seeds (you can leave the seeds in if you like it spicy). In food processor or blender, finely chop peppers.  
  2. Place peppers in a large pot or heavy large saucepan with vinegar, salt and sugar and bring to a full rolling boil over medium-high heat. Boil for 10 minutes, stirring often. 
  3. Add Certo pouch (liquid pectin), stir, and boil 1 more minute. Skim off any foam that forms to ensure a smooth texture in the finished jelly.
  4. Use a canning funnel to fill the sterilized, half-pint, canning jars leaving 1 inch headspace. Use a lightly damp paper towel to wipe the rims of the jars before adding sterilized canning center lids, the screw on the band until just tight, but not completely tightened.
  5. Add jars to a water bath for 10 minutes (follow water bath canner instructions carefully and adjust for high altitude, you may need to process longer). Remove the jars using a canning jar lifter.
  6. Once the jars have cooled, completely tighten the band around the lid. The lids on the jars should pop down letting you know the jars have been safely sealed. Check all the jars and lids before storing. Label the jars with the date to track freshness. Wait a day or so before serving so the jelly has a chance to 'gel' or set.
  7. Serve on crackers with cream cheese. This jelly is also delicious as a dipping sauce for steak or chicken nuggets.

Notes

  • UPDATE - We have had some people comment saying their jelly turned out hotter than they like it. Be sure to use milder jalapeños if you don't like it hot. You may use hot jalapeños but remove most or all of the seeds depending on if you want your jelly spicy or not. How can you tell the hotness level of your jalapeños? Read this article: How to check for the hotness of jalapeños?

Nutrition Information

Calories 50kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 12mg (1%) Potassium 8mg (0%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 13g (26%) Vitamin A 60IU (1%) Vitamin C 4.3mg (5%) Calcium 1mg (0%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 96servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 50

% Daily Value*

Calories 50kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 12mg 1%
Potassium 8mg 0%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 13g 26%
Vitamin A 60IU 1%
Vitamin C 4.3mg 5%
Calcium 1mg 0%

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