Jalapeno Jelly

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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Desserts Jams

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3/4 cup jalapeno (or serrano) -- peppers
2 medium green bell peppers -- seeded
sliced
1 1/2 cups distilled white vinegar
6 1/2 cups sugar
6 ounces bottle liquid pectin
1 tablespoon dried red pepper flakes
green food coloring -- optional

Servings: makes 4 - 1/2 pint jars Notes: Generally used as an hors
d'oeuvre with cream cheese on water biscuits. (That's Horses de
Ovaries, Al). You can also use it as a glaze for meats, game, and
poultry or as an accompaniment to meats or game.
Place jalapeno peppers, green peppers, and vinegar in bowl of food
processor.
Using metal blade and quick on and off turns, finely grind peppers.
Scrape pepper mixture into heavy saucepan. Stir in sugar.
Cook over high heat, stirring constantly, until liquid comes to a
full, rolling boil.
Boil for 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in liquid pectin, red
pepper flakes, and 2 to 3 drops food coloring, if desired.
Immediately pour into hot sterilized jars and vacuum seal. (Hot water
bath method, or may be refrigerated up to 6 weeks).
Source: Gourmet Preserves by Judith Choate

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