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Sweet and Spicy Red Pepper Jelly

Got a spare hour? That's all it takes to make a batch of this fabulous Sweet and Spicy Red Pepper Jelly. There are so many things to do with it and it makes a wonderful gourmet gift with the free printable gift labels!

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 80 servings
Calories: 52 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: South American , American

Ingredients

For jelly that will be canned and jelly that will be stored in the refrigerator or freezer (same ingredients):
  • 2 large red bell peppers
  • 1-2 serrano red chili peppers seeds and ribs removed (see Café Tips for other pepper options)
  • 1 cup white vinegar
  • 1.75 ounces powdered pectin (I use 1 package SURE-JELL)
  • ½ teaspoon butter
  • 5 cups granulated sugar

Instructions

For jelly that will be canned with a hot water bath:
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  1. Bring boiling-water canner, half-full with water, to simmer. Wash jars and screw bands in hot soapy water; rinse with warm water. Pour boiling water over flat lids in saucepan off the heat. Let stand in hot water until ready to use. Drain well before filling.
  2. Place bell peppers and chili peppers in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse on and off 10-20 times or until the peppers are finely chopped but NOT PUREED. You should end up with right around 2 cups of finely chopped peppers.
  3. Place the peppers in a large soup pot or Dutch oven (one that will hold at least 8 quarts). Add the vinegar and pectin. Stir to combine.
  4. Add the butter and bring the mixture to a full rolling boil (a boil that doesn't stop bubbling when stirred) on high heat, stirring frequently.
  5. Add the sugar and return the mixture to full rolling boil. Boil for exactly 1 minute, stirring frequently.
  6. Remove from heat and let the mixture settle for a minute. Taste the jelly. If you would like more heat, add more finely chopped chili peppers at this point. Remove any foam from the surface with a spoon.
  7. Ladle immediately into prepared jars, filling to within ¼ inch of tops. Wipe jar rims and threads. Cover with 2-piece lids. Screw bands tightly.
  8. Place jars on an elevated rack in canner. Lower rack into canner. (Water must cover jars by 1 to 2 inches. Add boiling water, if necessary.) Cover; bring water to a gentle boil. Process 10 min. Remove jars and place them upright on a towel to cool completely. After the jars cool, check the seals by pressing middles of lids with a finger. (If lids spring back, lids are not sealed and refrigeration is necessary.)
For jelly that will be stored in the refrigerator or freezer:
  1. Place bell peppers and chili peppers in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse on and off 10-20 times or until the peppers are finely chopped but NOT PUREED. You should end up with right around 2 cups of finely chopped peppers.
  2. Place the peppers in a large soup pot or Dutch oven (one that will hold at least 8 quarts). Add the vinegar and pectin. Stir to combine.
  3. Add the butter and bring the mixture to a full rolling boil (a boil that doesn't stop bubbling when stirred) on high heat, stirring frequently.
  4. Add the sugar and return the mixture to full rolling boil. Boil for exactly 1 minute, stirring frequently.
  5. Remove from heat and let the mixture settle for a minute. Taste the jelly. If you would like more heat, add more finely chopped chili peppers at this point. Remove any foam from the surface with a spoon.
  6. Ladle immediately into prepared jars, filling to within ½ inch of tops. Wipe jar rims and threads. Cover with lids and tighten.
  7. Allow the jars to sit at room temperature until completely cool then refrigerate or freeze.

Notes

  • See Café Tips above in the post for more detailed instructions and tips to ensure success.If you prefer to use Metric measurements there is a button in each of our recipes, right above the word “Instructions”. Just click that button to toggle to grams, milliliters, etc. If you ever come across one of our recipes that doesn't have the Metric conversion (some of the older recipes may not), feel free to leave a comment and I will add it.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1tablespoon Calories 52kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 0.03g (0%) Fat 0.1g (0%) Saturated Fat 0.02g (0%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.01g Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g Trans Fat 0.001g Cholesterol 0.1mg (0%) Sodium 2mg (0%) Potassium 7mg (0%) Fiber 0.1g (0%) Sugar 13g (26%) Vitamin A 94IU (2%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 1mg (0%) Iron 0.04mg (0%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 80servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 52

% Daily Value*

Serving 1tablespoon
Calories 52kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Protein 0.03g 0%
Fat 0.1g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.02g 0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.01g 0%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 0%
Trans Fat 0.001g 0%
Cholesterol 0.1mg 0%
Sodium 2mg 0%
Potassium 7mg 0%
Fiber 0.1g 0%
Sugar 13g 26%
Vitamin A 94IU 2%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 1mg 0%
Iron 0.04mg 0%

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

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