Jalapeno Jelly Recipe
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Jalapeno Jelly Recipe
Description
This Jalapeno Jelly recipe uses jalapeno peppers alongside red and green bell peppers, finely chopped and drained of excess liquid. The vegetable mix is boiled with sugar, vinegar, and salt to meld flavors and soften the peppers. Liquid pectin is added near the end of cooking to help the jelly set with the right consistency. Once cooked, it is ladled into sterilized jars, sealed, and processed in a hot water bath to ensure shelf stability.
The finished jelly balances heat from jalapenos with brightness from the vinegar and sweetness from the sugar, delivering a spicy-sweet spread that can enhance sandwiches, cheeses, or grilled meats. Its smooth texture comes from both the finely chopped peppers and the setting action of pectin.
Properly sealed jars can be stored at room temperature, while opened jelly or jars without a formed seal can be refrigerated. Allow the jelly at least a day to fully set before consuming.
Ingredients
- 10 jalapeno pepper half seeded
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 1 green bell pepper chopped
- 5 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 1/2 cup white vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 3 ounce liquid pectin pouch
Instructions
- Place all peppers in a food processor and pulse until peppers are finely chopped. Empty into a mesh strainer and drain off excess liquid.
- Place the chopped vegetables in a large stock pot and add in the sugar, vinegar, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and boil for 10 minutes. Add the pectin and boil 1 more minute. Remove from heat
- Ladle jam into hot sterile jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Top the jars with the lids and then seal jars in a hot water bath for 10 minutes.
- Jelly that is sealed properly can be stored on the shelf. If a seal did not form or if you opened the lid and broke the seal, jelly can be stored in the fridge. Let jelly rest 1 day to fully set up.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6half pints
Amount Per Serving
Calories 739 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 739kcal | 37% |
| Carbohydrates | 187g | 62% |
| Sodium | 198mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 134mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 185g | 370% |
| Vitamin A | 945IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 69mg | 77% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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