Hot Pepper Jelly With Pectin
A vibrant hot pepper jelly combines green bell peppers and hot peppers with sugar and pectin for a sweet and spicy spread.
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Instructions
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Wash and rinse jars, lids, and bands; then place jars in a canner with water and bring to a simmer to keep hot, and similarly simmer lids in a separate small saucepan.
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Remove stems and seeds from peppers, then finely grind all peppers.
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In a nonreactive pot, combine the ground peppers and their juice with sugar and vinegar.
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Bring the mixture to a full boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
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Stir in green food coloring and pectin. Bring to a rolling boil over high heat, then boil for 1 minute.
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Remove from heat and ladle the mixture into hot, sterilized half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-inch headspace.
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Seal immediately with lids, screw on bands, and process in a hot water bath for 15 minutes.
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Remove jars and let cool upright.