Christmas Pepper Jelly Recipes

NO FAIL RED PEPPER JELLY RECIPE

Steps:

• Remove stems from all the peppers. Cut half of the peppers in half and remove the seeds by scraping them out with a small spoon. Place the peppers into a food processor and pulse 7 to 8 times to roughly chop peppers.
• Transfer peppers to a large pot and add the vinegar. Bring mixture to a boil then lower to a simmer for about 20 minutes.
• Add sugar to the pepper mixture and bring to a boil. When it reaches a rolling boil, allow to continue boiling for 1 minute. Add butter to keep the mixture from foaming. Add liquid pectin and stir to mix. Allow mixture to boil for 3 minutes and remove from heat.
• Ladle mixture into sterile jars leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Place hot lids on the jars and screw rims firmly. Proceed canning in a hot water bath for 10 minutes. Refrigerate after opening.

BALL® RED PEPPER JELLY

Steps:

• PREPARE boiling water canner. Heat jars in simmering water until ready for use. Do not boil. Wash lids in warm soapy water and set bands aside.
• COMBINE bell peppers, jalapeño peppers and vinegar in a large saucepan. Gradually stir in pectin. Bring mixture to a full rolling boil that cannot be stirred down over high heat, stirring constantly.
• ADD sugar and honey. Return mixture to a full rolling boil. Boil hard 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Skim foam if necessary.
• LADLE hot jelly into hot jars, leaving ¼ headspace. Wipe rim and center lid on jar. Screw band on until fingertip-tight. Place jar in boiling water canner. Repeat until all jars are filled.
• PROCESS jars for 10 minutes, adjusting for altitude. Turn off heat; remove lid and let jars stand 5 minutes. Remove jars and cool. Check seal after 24 hours. Lid should not flex up and down when center is pressed.

PEPPER JELLY RECIPE

Steps:

• In a large stainless steel or enamel pot, combine diced peppers, sugar and vinegar
• Over high heat, bring to a boil, stirring constantly, and boil for one full minute
• Stir in liquid pectin, bring back to a boil, and boil hard for one full minute.
• Remove from heat and ladle into hot, sterilized jars.
• Put on lids and twist screw bands just finger tight
• Process in boiling water bath 10 minutes
• Allow to cool, in which time you should hear the pop of the sealing jars, and your jelly will thicken

PEPPER JELLY RECIPE

Steps:

• Wash jars by hand or in dishwasher with sanitize cycle. In small sauce pot, boil lids and rings
• Slice all peppers to a diced size. Remove seeds (be very careful with jalapenos--wear gloves or use a spoon to remove). Use food processor or hand processor to finely chop peppers.
• Transfer peppers to large pot over medium-high heat. Mix in 1 cup apple cider vinegar and 1.75 oz powder fruit pectin.
• Stir constantly. Bring to a rolling boil. Remove from heat.
• Add 5 cups of sugar and place back on high heat. Return to a rolling boil for one minute.
• Remove from heat. Skim off any foam from top.
• Ladle jelly evenly into sterile jars, filling to ¼ inch from top of jar. Wipe lids of jars then cover with flat lids and screw on screw bands tight.
• Place jars into canner with hot water that is not boiling. Water should completely cover jars. Cook on high heat to reach a boil. Process for 5 minutes, Remove from heat.
• When jars are completely cooled, check seals by pressing centers of lids with finger. (If lid springs back, lid is not sealed and refrigeration is necessary, and jars will last a month in the fridge.)

HOT PEPPER JELLY

Steps:

• Sterilize 6 (8 ounce) canning jars and lids according to manufacturer's instructions. Heat water in a hot water canner.
• Place red bell peppers, green bell peppers, and jalapeno peppers in a large saucepan over high heat. Mix in vinegar and fruit pectin. Stirring constantly, bring mixture to a full rolling boil. Quickly stir in sugar. Return to full rolling boil, and boil exactly 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, and skim off any foam.
• Quickly ladle jelly into sterile jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the tops. Cover with flat lids, and screw on bands tightly.
• Place jars in rack, and slowly lower jars into canner. The water should cover the jars completely, and should be hot but not boiling. Bring water to a boil, and process for 5 minutes.

PEPPER JELLY

Steps:

• Place the jalapeno, half of the green peppers and half of the vinegar in a blender or food processor; puree. Pour into a large bowl. Puree remaining green peppers and vinegar; add to the bowl. Add apple juice; mix well. Cover and chill overnight. Strain through several layers of damp cheesecloth. Measure 4 cups juice into a Dutch oven (add water if needed to make 4 cups). Stir in pectin and salt; bring to a rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Add sugar; return to a rolling boil. Boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly. , Remove from the heat; skim off foam. Add food coloring if desired. Carefully ladle hot mixture into hot sterilized half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles; wipe rims and adjust lids. Process for 5 minutes in a boiling-water canner.

RED AND GREEN CHRISTMAS JALAPENO JELLY

Steps:

• Remove stems, veins and most of the seeds of the bell and jalapeno peppers. Mince peppers in a food processor.
• In a 5-quart pot over high heat, combine bell peppers, jalapenos, sugar and vinegar. Bring to a rolling boil; boil for 3 minutes. Remove from heat and cool for 5 minutes.
• Stirring constantly, add the pectin and let mixture continue to cool for 2 minutes more. Now stir for 1 minute.
• Pour into hot, sterilized jars and top with sterilized lids. Secure lids with bands and allow jars to cool slowly, creating a vacuum seal.

EASY SWEET PEPPER JAM RECIPE

Steps:

• Sterilize your mason jars and begin to heat your water in your hot water bath canning pot. Place lids in a small skillet and cover with water and heat on medium-low.
• Place the finely chopped red, green, and jalapeño peppers into a large saucepan over high heat.
• Pour in the apple cider vinegar and stir in the Sure-Jell pectin.
• Bring the mixture to a full boil while stirring constantly.
• As soon as the mixture comes to a rolling boil stir in the sugar. Return to a boil and boil for exactly one minute.
• Remove from the heat and skim off any foam that has collected on top of the surface and discard.
• Then, quickly ladle the jelly into your hot jars, leaving ¼ inch of headspace.
• Wipe the rim and add the heated lid and then screw on the bands to finger tightness.
• Place the jars into the canning pot and be sure that water is 1-2 inches above the top of the jars.
• Bring water to a boil and process for five minutes.
• Using jar lifters remove the jars to a thick towel on the counter and let them cool for 24 hours. Be sure to check the jars after they have cooled to be sure that they sealed properly by pressing down on the center of the lid. If you can easily press down, your jars did not seal and need to be placed in the refrigerator.

CRANBERRY PEPPER JELLY

Steps:

• Sort & wash cranberries. Measure pectin and add 1/2 cup sugar to it.
• Add vinegar and water to large stock pot.
• Chop and remove seeds from jalapenos. 1 cup of jalapenos makes a fairly mild jelly.
• Add peppers and cranberries to the vinegar and water to pan.
• Bring to boil.
• Reduce heat.
• Simmer for about 10 minutes until everything is soft.
• Strain out the cranberries and pepper mixture with a slotted spoon to a food processor or blender.
• Blend until very smooth. (you can add some of the liquid from the pan to help break up the cranberries and peppers, if you need to)
• Return to the saucepan.
• Add sugar/pectin mixture. Bring to rolling boil.
• Add the remainder of the sugar.
• Bring back to a full rolling boil. Boil hard for 1 minute.
• Fill hot jam into hot jars.
• Wipe rims.
• Attach lids. Tighten bands finger tip tight.
• Process in water bath canning pot for 15 minutes. Turn of heat, allow jars to sit in hot water for at least 5 minutes.

RED PEPPER JELLY

Steps:

• Begin by sterilizing six 8-ounce canning jars and lids according to the manufacturer's instructions. Begin heating your water in a hot water canner for processing.
• Place the red bell peppers, green bell peppers, and jalapeño peppers into a large saucepan over high heat. Mix in the apple cider vinegar and Sure-Jell pectin. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil while stirring constantly. Then, quickly stir in the sugar. Return to a rolling boil and boil for 2-3 minutes. Remove from the heat and skim off any foam.
• Then, quickly ladle the jelly into your prepared jars, filling each to 1/4 inch from the top. Cover with flat lids; then screw on the bands tightly.
• Place the jars into the canning rack, and slowly lower the jars into the canner. The water should cover the jars completely, and should be hot but not boiling. Bring water to a boil and process for five minutes.
• Remove the jars and allow them to cool completely.
• To serve the Red Pepper Jelly Appetizer Simply, place the block of Cream Cheese on a plate. Then, spoon the red pepper jelly on top of the cream cheese. Serve with crackers.

KICKIN' RED PEPPER JELLY

Steps:

• Place red peppers, jalapenos and garlic in a blender; cover and process until finely chopped. Set aside 1/2 cup; puree remaining pepper mixture., Line a strainer with four layers of cheesecloth and place over a bowl. Place pureed pepper mixture in strainer; cover with edges of cheesecloth. Let stand 30 minutes or until liquid measures 1-1/2 cups., Discard pepper pulp puree from cheesecloth or save for another use; place liquid in a large saucepan. Stir in vinegars, lemon juice, pectin and reserved pepper mixture. Bring to a full rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in sugar; return to a full rolling boil. Boil and stir 1 minute., Remove from heat; skim off foam. Ladle hot mixture into four hot half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight., Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 10 minutes. Remove jars and cool.

CHRISTMAS PEPPER JELLY

Steps:

• Place 6 clean 125ml mason jars on a rack in a boiling water canner, cover jars with water and heat to a simmer. Set screw bands aside. Heat snap lid sealing discs in hot water, not boiling. Keep jars and sealing discs hot until nearly ready to use.
• With scissors or knife, cut apricots into 1/8 inch slices. Measure into a large deep stainless steel saucepan with vinegar; let stand 4 hours. Add diced red onion and green peppers to to apricots. Stir in sugar.
• Over high heat, bring mixture to a full rolling boil that cannot be stirred down. Add liquid pectin squeezing entire contents from pouch. Boil hard for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and quickly skim off foam, if necessary.
• Quickly pour jelly into a hot jar, dividing solids equally among jars and filling to within 1/4 inch of top of the jar headspace. Wipe jar rim removing any food residue. Center hot sealing disc on clean jar rim. Screw band down tight until resistance is met, then increase to fingertip tightness. Return filled jar to rack in canner. Repeat for remaining jelly.
• Follow step by step safe canning instructions inside Bernardin liquid Pectin.
• Makes 6 125ml jars,.