Spicy Jalapeño-Red Pepper Jelly Recipe

Name: Spicy Jalapeño-Red Pepper Jelly
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup firmly packed fresh cilantro leaves; 1/2 cup water; 7 cups granulated sugar, divided; 1 1/2 pounds red bell peppers, coarsely chopped; 4 jalapeno chiles, seeded and coarsely chopped (about 4 oz.); 1 small (about 3 oz.) white onion, coarsely chopped; 1 1/2 cups white vinegar, divided; 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from 2 limes); 2 (3-oz.) pkg. liquid pectin; 9 (1/2-pt.) hot, sterilized canning jars

Servings: persons

1
Bring cilantro, water, and 1/2 cup of the sugar to a boil in a small saucepan over medium-high. Remove from heat, cover, and let stand 30 minutes.
2
Pulse red bell peppers, jalapenos, onion, and 1/2 cup of the vinegar in a food processor until finely chopped, 5 to 6 times. Pour cilantro mixture through a wire-mesh strainer into a large Dutch oven, pressing cilantro with a wooden spoon to release flavors. Discard cilantro. Add pepper mixture, lime juice, and remaining 6 1/2 cups sugar and 1 cup vinegar to Dutch oven. Bring to a rolling boil over medium-high, stirring constantly; boil 2 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in pectin. Return to medium-high, and return to a rolling boil, stirring constantly; boil 1 minute. Remove from heat, and let stand 5 minutes; skim off any foam with a metal spoon, if necessary.
3
Ladle mixture into hot jars, leaving 1/4-inch headspace. Remove air bubbles. Wipe jar rims. Center lids on jars, apply bands, and adjust to fingertip-tight. Place jars in boiling-water canner. Process as directed for 5 minutes.

1440

kcal

Calories

364

Carbs

Protein

Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup firmly packed fresh cilantro leaves, 1/2 cup water, 7 cups granulated sugar, divided, 1 1/2 pounds red bell peppers, coarsely chopped, and more.

Yes, Spicy Jalapeño-Red Pepper Jelly falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Spicy Jalapeño-Red Pepper Jelly

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Variations & substitutions

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