Pepper Jelly Turnovers Recipes

PEPPER JELLY

Steps:

• In a large, stainless steel saucepan, combine green pepper, white vinegar, and white sugar. Bring to a boil, and cook for 6 minutes, stirring constantly.
• Stir in liquid pectin, and continue to boil for 3 more minutes, stirring constantly. Skim off foam with a metal spoon, and remove pan from heat
• Ladle jelly into sterilized jars, leaving a 1/2 inch space at the top. Seal, and process in a boiling-water canner for 5 minutes.

PEPPER JELLY TURNOVERS

Steps:

• 1. Cut cheese and butter into flour.
• 2. Quickly stir in water and shape into a ball. Refrigerate overnight.
• 3. Roll out dough very thin and cut with a biscuit cutter into 2-inch circles.
• 4. Place 1/2 teaspoon of pepper jelly in center of each circle. Fold over and crimp edges with a fork.
• 5. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 minutes.
• 6. Turnovers may be frozen before or after baking. Makes 2 to 3 dozen.

PEPPER JELLY TURNOVERS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
• Combine the cheese and flour in a food processor container and pulse until mixed. Add the butter and process until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add water through the feed tube, pulsing until mixture holds together.
• Divide the dough in half.
• Roll one half 1/8 inch thick between 2 sheets of waxed paper. Cut into 2 inch circles with a biscuit cutter. Place the circles on an ungreased baking sheet; if dough is too sticky, first chill for 10 minutes.
• Place about 1/3 teaspoon jelly and 1/4 teaspoon ham in the center of each circle. Fold over the dough and seal the edges with a fork. Repeat with the remaining dough, rerolling the scraps.
• Bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until golden. Remove to wire racks to cool.