Hot Pepper Jelly
This fiery jelly is perfect for a cheese plate, but also makes a cheeseburger or a grilled cheese sandwich sing.
Makes about 6 cups
Makes about 6 cups
Ingredients
- 3 red bell peppers stems and seeds removed
- 3 to 4 hot peppers such as jalapenĚo or serrano, stems and seeds removed
- 3 cups apple cider vinegar
- 5 tablespoons fruit pectin
- 6 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons cayenne optional
Instructions
- Combine sweet and hot peppers, vinegar, and pectin in a blender and process until mixture is a chunky puree.
- Transfer pepper mixture to a large, heavy-bottom pot over medium heat and stir in sugar, salt, and cayenne (if using) until combined. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer, and cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture is thickened and shiny, about 25 to 35 minutes.
- Transfer to heatproof jars and cool completely before serving.