JALAPENO PEPPER JELLY 
3/4 c. ground bell peppers (can mix red & green)
1/4 c. jalapenos, seeded & ground
5 c. sugar
1 c. apple cider vinegar
2 (3 oz.) pouches liquid fruit pectin
Green food coloring (opt.)

Handle peppers carefully when seeding. Do not touch eyes. Mix peppers, sugar and vinegar in large saucepan or kettle. Bring to a boil. Boil 5 minutes. Cool. Add pectin and boil hard 1 minutes. Stir in food coloring.

Pour into hot sterilized jars to within 1/2" of top. Seal. Process in boiling water bath 5 minutes for half pints. Makes about 5 (1/2 pint) jars. To make clear jelly, strain before pouring into jars.

Good with meats, particularly game and as an appetizer spread on cream cheese or crackers.

 

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