Jalapeno Jelly Gifts

Carol Food

I’m already well on my way to getting my present list for birthdays and Christmas until the end of the year.  One homemade gift that is popular is Red & Green Jalapeno Jelly. This is a beautiful jelly of red bell peppers and green jalapeno peppers. It’s a perfect relish for many holiday favorites, or serve it with cream cheese on a cracker.

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A jar of homemade jelly is a great last-minute gift when you forgot someone or when visiting. Choose any size jar and tie a ribbon to make it pretty.

water canning uses a deep pot with racks
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For those of you who didn’t grow up watching your mother or grandmother can, Ball has a great canning how-to at Yes You Can: Canning 101. I recommend the water canning method for jelly.  It’s not as hard as it looks either.

 

Red & Green Jalapeno Jelly

Use organic when available, makes about 48 oz

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Red & Green Jalapeno Jelly

A colorful & spicy jelly which is the perfect addition to the table as well as the perfect small gift. Great with crackers and cream cheese.
Course condiment
Cuisine American
Keyword hot jelly, jalapeno jelly, small gifts
Servings 48 oz

Ingredients

  • 1 cup minced red bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup minced green jalapeno pepper
  • 5 cups sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups apple cider vinegar
  • 1 container of liquid pectin (6 oz)

Instructions

  • Remove stems, veins, & seeds from jalapeno & bell peppers
  • Place peppers in food processor and mince
  • In 5 quart pot over high heat combine sugar, vinegar & peppers
  • Bring to rolling boil & boil 3 minutes
  • Remove from heat & cool 5 minutes
  • Stirring constantly add pectin
  • Continue to stir for a minute
  • Pour into hot, sterilized jars
  • Leave 1/4 inch head space in each jar
  • Add lids and rings
  • Immerse in hot water bath as explained in Canning 101
  • Bring water to rolling boil
  • Boil for 5 minutes
  • Turn off stove
  • Let jars sit in water 5 minutes
  • Remove and let cool
  • Flip jars upside down every half hour 4 times as this helps with even distribution of peppers in jar
  • Try the jelly on crackers with cream cheese as an appetizer

 

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Carol

I was raised in Tennessee but have lived in Florida for many years. Love my home in the Tampa Bay area. My decorating style is eclectic - some vintage, some cottage, all with a modern flair. Pursuing a healthier lifestyle. Spent many years in social services but am happily retired.

24 thoughts to “Jalapeno Jelly Gifts”

  9. A jar of homemade preserves makes such a lovely gift! Your Jalapeno Jelly looks wonderful, Carol! Sharing around. Thank you for sharing, and for being a part of the Hearth and Soul Link Party. Hope you are having a great week!

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  13. My husband would love this. A great idea for a home made Christmas gift! Thank you for sharing!
    #goinggreen

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  14. Oooh – I have the last of the peppers to harvest so might have to give this a go. I don’t have liquid pectin but do have sugar with added pectin so hopefully that will work. A lovely seasonal recipe to add to #GoigGreen – thank you 💚

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  16. My Dad used to make jelly very similar to this from his homegrown peppers! I loved it on toast or with crackers and cream cheese, the way you show it. 🙂

    Thanks so much for sharing on Farm Fresh Tuesdays! I can’t wait to see what you are up to this week!

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