Green Chili-Pepper Jelly

1. 1

   Rinse, seed and chop the chili peppers and bell pepper.

2. 2

   In an electric blender, combine one-half cup of the vinegar, chili peppers and bell pepper.

3. 3

   Process until liquefied.

4. 4

   Pour into a large heavy saucepan or kettle.

5. 5

   Use remaining cup of vinegar to rinse the blender; pour into kettle.

6. 6

   Add sugar and cayenne pepper.

7. 7

   Cook, stirring constantly, over moderate heat, to slowly bring mixture to boiling.

8. 8

   Boil two minutes.

9. 9

   Remove from heat and skim off foam with a metal spoon.

10. 10

    Add green food coloring.

11. 11

    Stir in pectin, mixing well.

12. 12

    Pour into hot sterilized half-pint jars.

13. 13

    Seal immediately with two-part lids.

14. 14

    Process immediately in boiling water bath: five minutes at elevations from sea level to 1,000 feet; 10 minutes at elevations of 1,001 to 6,000 feet; and 15 minutes above 6,000 feet.

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