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Hot Pepper Jelly

Ingredients

  • 3 cups finely chopped peppers red, yellow or orange
  • 1 cup finely chopped jalapeno peppers
  • 1/2 cup cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 3 cups sugar
  • 1 pkg No Sugar Needed Premium Fruit Pectin

Instructions

  • In a large saucepan add peppers, water, vinegar.
  • Measure exact amount of sugar into a large bowl.
  • In a small bowl combine 1/4 cup sugar from measured amount and 1 pkg Sure Jell for Less or No Sugar needed premium Fruit Pectin.
  • Add sugar mixture to fruit and stir.
  • Bring mixture to full rolling boil ( a boil that doesn't stop bubbling when stirred) on high heat, stirring constantly.
  • Stir in remaining sugar. Return to full rolling boil and boil exactly 1 min, stirring constantly.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Ladle immediately into prepared jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of tops. Wipe jar rims and threads.
  • Cover with two-piece lids. Screw bands tightly.
  • Place jars on elevated rack in canner. Lower rack into canner. (Water must cover jars by 1 to 2 inches. Add boiling water, if needed.) Cover; bring water to gentle boil. Process 10mins, adjusting processing time if necessary as directed in Altitude Chart.
  • Remove jars and place upright on a towel to cool completely.
  • After jars cool, check seals by pressing centers of lids with finger. If lid springs back, lid is not sealed and refrigeration is necessary.
  • Let prepared jars stand at room temperature 24 hours. Store unopened jams in cool, dry, dark place up to 1 year. Refrigerate opened jams up to 3 weeks.