Hot Pepper Jelly Kielbasa Appetizer Recipes

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.

KIELBASA APPETIZER

Steps:

• Combine the kielbasa, onion, mustard, and jalapeno jelly in a slow cooker; stir.
• Set slow cooker to high. Cook until completely heated, about 30 minutes.

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

HOT PEPPER JELLY

Steps:

• Place vinegar and peppers in a blender; cover and puree. Add 2 cups sugar; blend well. Pour into a Dutch oven. Stir in remaining 4 cups sugar; bring to a boil. Strain mixture and return to pan. Bring to a full rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in pectin and food coloring if desired. Continue to boil 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; skim off foam. Ladle hot mixture into hot sterilized 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 5 minutes. Remove jars and cool., Serve with cream cheese on crackers.

BLINK AND IT'S GONE KIELBASA APPETIZER

Steps:

• Cut kielbasa into bite size pieces and put in a large saute pan. Cook on high, adding the remaining ingregients except for the cornstarch. Mix well making sure there are no lumps of ingredients.
• Bring to a boil for about 10 minutes and then add the cornstarch (dissolved in water). Bring back to a boil for a few minutes more until sauce thickens. Serve or refridgerate and reheat in a sauce pan or microwave (warning: sauce will thin out a little over night).

HOT PEPPER JELLY KIELBASA APPETIZER

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish.
• Cut the kielbasa into 24 sllices.
• Place the kielbasa and the hot pepper jelly in the baking dish and stir until kielbasa is well coated.
• Bake for 30-35 minutes until heated and slightly caramelized, stirring several times during the cooking process.
• Serve hot with toothpicks.