Hot Pepper Jelly
Hot pepper jelly is a delightful blend of sweetness and spice that elevates any dish. This easy-to-make recipe combines fresh hot peppers, sugar, and apple cider vinegar to create a vibrant jelly perfect for appetizers, meats, or even desserts. With customizable heat levels, it’s a crowd-pleaser that adds a zesty twist to your summer barbecues and family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 32 servings 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 cups finely chopped fresh hot peppers (mix of jalapeños and bell peppers)
- 5 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar (unfiltered)
- 1 package (1.75 oz) low-sugar pectin
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Prepare your peppers by washing and chopping them finely while wearing gloves.
- In a large saucepan, combine chopped peppers, sugar, apple cider vinegar, and water. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Heat the mixture over medium-high until it reaches a rolling boil, stirring occasionally.
- Add the pectin to the boiling mixture, stirring continuously for 1-2 minutes until fully dissolved.
- Remove from heat and perform a spoon test to check consistency; it should hold its shape.
- Pour the hot pepper jelly into sterilized jars while warm, seal tightly, and let cool at room temperature before refrigerating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg