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Simple Homemade Pepper Jelly

The Starving Chef
Discover how to make your own homemade pepper jelly with this simple and affordable recipe featuring garden-fresh peppers and basic pantry ingredients.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 1 day
Total Time 1 day 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Jams & Jelly, Summer
Cuisine Backyard Cooking, Garden
Servings 10 jars

Equipment

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Instructions
 

  • Fill a large pot halfway with water. Add the glass mason jars to the pot and fill them completely. Bring the water to a rolling boil to sterilize the jars. Remove the jars carefully from the boiling water and place them in a hot water bath that comes up about halfway on the jars. Sterilize the rings and lids in the boiling water and repeat as needed. Use sterilized tongs to transfer the items to and from the water bath. Keep the water in the pot.
  • Use a food processor to puree the peppers. Transfer the pureed peppers to another large pot set over medium-high heat. Add the apple cider vinegar, sugar, and pectin. Bring the mixture to a simmering bubble, then remove it from the heat. (OPTIONAL: Strain the mixture to remove seeds or large chunks of pepper.)
  • Ladle the pureed peppers into a measuring cup for easy pouring. Pour the pureed peppers into each jar, leaving about a half-inch of space at the top.
  • Place the lids on each jar and screw on the rings tightly—be careful, the jars will still be very hot. Use sterilized tongs to transfer the filled jars back into the water bath. Make sure the jars are submerged in the water.
  • Bring the water bath temperature up to 140°F. Monitor the jars closely. Let them stay in the water bath for 30 to 40 minutes or until the tops no longer pop when pressed. Any jars with popped tops should be put back into the water bath until properly sealed. Remove the jars from the water.
  • Let the jarred jellies cool completely before handling. The pectin may take up to 24 hours to set properly, so don't worry if the jelly appears runny initially. If the jelly doesn't set, you can redo the process by pouring it back into a hot pot, adding more pectin, and repeating steps 3-5.
  • Serve with cheese and crackers or gift it to your friends and family. Enjoy!
Keyword garden, jelly, peppers
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