Orange Jalapeno Jelly

MexicanVegetarianIntermediate1 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 2 each to 3 fresh jalapeño peppers, seeded and minced
  • 1 each ounce) jar pimentos, drained well
  • 5 tbsp minced green bell pepper
  • 0 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 1 cup white wine vinegar
  • 0 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 each ounce) packages liquid fruit pectin

Instructions

  1. 1

    Combine all ingredients except pectin in large kettle or Dutch oven.

  2. 2

    Bring to a hard rolling boil, and boil 1 minute, stirring constantly.

  3. 3

    Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Skim foam from top with metal spoon.

  5. 5

    Add pectin and stir well.

  6. 6

    Quickly ladle into hot, sterilized half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-inch headspace.

  7. 7

    Wipe rims of jars with damp cloth; cover at once with metal lids and screw bands; seal tightly.

  8. 8

    Process filled jars in hot water bath, or refrigerate immediately after cooling.

  9. 9

    Turn jars frequently during cooling to distribute pepper evenly throughout jelly.

  10. 10

    Makes 6 half-pint jars.

Tags

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