Green Pepper Jelly

Tuesday, February 4, 2014

Pepper jelly is sweet and spicy. Pair it with cheese on a cracker or in a sandwich.

Remember when I had that Can It Forward party back in August? Yea, so this is one of the jelly recipes we made that day. I’m just now getting around the posting it cause, well, I don’t know… It has been in my drafts since then and it just never made it’s way to the top of the list. I was reminded about it the other day when I cracked open our last jar of this jelly and began wondering if I had ever posted the recipe… Don’t take that to mean it’s not worth making, because it definitely is.

I had never had pepper jelly before making it at the canning party, so I wasn’t really sure what to expect. You’ll notice there’s a decent amount of sugar in the recipe, so it’s no surprise that it’s got some sweetness to it. It’s also got a great peppery flavor that I really can’t describe in any other way.

You can play with the ratio of the kinds of peppers you use depending on how much spice you want in this. I’d so err on the side of spicier than you think you want it. I’d like to make this jelly again with all jalapenos just to see how it turns out. The pepper jelly pairs well with cheese, whether that’s on a cracker, or in a grilled cheese sandwich.

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Green Pepper Jelly

Pepper jelly is sweet and spicy. Pair it with cheese on a cracker or in a sandwich.

Ingredients:

3 cups bell peppers, seeded and finely chopped (this was 2 large peppers for me)
1 cup jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped (this was 6 jalapenos for me)
1 cup apple cider vinegar
2 packages (= 3.5 oz = 12 Tbsp) powdered pectin
5 cups sugar

Directions:

Place peppers, vinegar, and pectin in a large dutch oven over high heat. Bring to a rolling boil and add sugar.

Return to rolling boil and cook for 2 more minutes.

Ladle in to hot jars and process in boiling water according to information on pectin container (10 minutes for most altitudes).

Recipe adapted from AllRecipes.com

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Sarah C — August 2, 2013 at 8:03 am

I’m a novice with canning but about two or so years ago had purchased the canner and supplies, went to an informational session at a local food show, and then never actually did it. Like you, I found it kind of intimidating and never really had the kind of time in the day that they stress is needed in order to closely watch your jars as they process. I hate the idea of messing it up and feeling like I not only failed it, but also wasted any food or supplies! So I just never did it, but maybe it’s time to give it a try!
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KatieQ — August 2, 2013 at 9:10 am

I used to can tomatoes from our garden and applesauce from apples that we picked at a local farm. That was in the late 70’s and early 80’s. We bought a chest freezer in 1983 and since then we have frozen our garden produce. After being without electricity as a result of hurricane Irene and Super Storm Sandy, I learned a valuable lesson about preserving food. I will back to canning my tomatoes this year.
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Melissa — August 2, 2013 at 9:37 am

I’m pretty much a canning beginner. I have a fear of not doing it right, then being disappointed when I open the jar months later to find that the contents have spoiled. But, I am determined to give canning a try, especially to preserve all of the tomatoes that I am hoping my garden will give me by the end of the season.
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Tracy — August 2, 2013 at 10:15 am

I have never canned before but always wanted to try. My mom always made awesome jellies that were so good.
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Kate — August 2, 2013 at 11:36 am

I love to can, but I don’t do it enough. My favorite canning project is probably lemonade concentrate.
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Lori Connors — August 2, 2013 at 1:11 pm

I have had success canning pepper jelly and pickling jalapeno peppers. I would love to branch out and try making/canning tomato sauce.
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Candice — August 2, 2013 at 1:15 pm

Oh my goodness! I love canning…I made pickles yesterday and this weekend I’m hoping to can some jam. There’s nothing quite like hearing the satisfying little “pop!” of a jar sealing.
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bec — August 2, 2013 at 10:02 pm

i haven’t ever canned before but i am realizing i should probably conquer my fear of it, as well. my tomatoes are slow to ripen this year and i am pretty sure i am going to get hit with hundreds of them at the same time. there are far worse things that could happen to a gal but i sure would hate for them to go to waste!
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Laura — August 3, 2013 at 12:11 am
Want to invite me lol? J/K but I too have a fear of canning, which is really silly when you consider that my mom and sister are both dedicated canners. I will be watching with interest!
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JessicaLea — August 3, 2013 at 12:13 am

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Beth — August 3, 2013 at 10:37 am

I began canning when I was 12 with my Mom,lets just say it was awhile ago …lol…I still can every year with her and my 2 daughters..we love it and do a wide variety of veggies left over from my garden and some jams..its a great way to teach and bring family together
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Meghan Finley — August 4, 2013 at 2:06 pm

I love to can peaches and apricots. Nothing better in the wintertime!
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Jennifer S. — August 5, 2013 at 9:04 am

I just started canning this year for the first time. We’ve already made slasa, watermelon jelly and strawberry jam. I can’t wait to do crushed tomatoes later this year as well as applesauce and apple butter!

I was intimidated also, but just jumped right in.
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Green Pepper Jelly