Best 9 Chunky Festive Pepper Jelly Recipes

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Indulge in the vibrant flavors of the holiday season with a delightful homemade pepper jelly. This chunky festive pepper jelly recipe is a culinary delight, perfect for adding a touch of sweetness and a kick of spice to your holiday gatherings. With its vibrant red color and chunky texture, this jelly is a feast for the eyes and the taste buds. Savor the symphony of flavors as the sweetness of the peppers blends harmoniously with the subtle heat of the jalapeños, creating a taste sensation that will tantalize your palate. Whether you spread it on crackers, glaze your favorite meats, or serve it as a dipping sauce, this pepper jelly adds a festive touch to any occasion.

**Recipes included in the article:**

1. **Classic Chunky Pepper Jelly:** This timeless recipe is the foundation of all pepper jelly creations. Perfectly balancing sweetness and heat, it's a versatile condiment that elevates any dish.

2. **Pineapple Chutney:** Experience a tropical twist on pepper jelly with this pineapple chutney recipe. Bursting with the vibrant flavors of pineapple, ginger, and red peppers, it's a perfect accompaniment to grilled meats or curries.

3. **Spicy Cranberry Pepper Jelly:** Embrace the festive spirit with this spicy cranberry pepper jelly. The tangy cranberries add a delightful tartness, while the jalapeños bring a pleasant warmth, creating a jelly that's both flavorful and visually appealing.

4. **Roasted Red Pepper Jelly:** Savor the smoky sweetness of roasted red peppers in this vibrant jelly. Ideal for charcuterie boards or as a marinade for grilled vegetables, this jelly adds a touch of sophistication to any dish.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

PEPPER JELLY RECIPE



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Pepper Jelly is easy to make, versatile, and makes a perfect and pretty home crafted gift.

Provided by Colleen Milne

Categories     Jams, Jellies, & Preserves

Time 22m

Number Of Ingredients 4

1.5 cups sweet peppers (preferably three colours, finely diced)
3 cups sugar
3/4 cups apple cider vinegar
1 pouch liquid pectin (85 ml)

Steps:

  • In a large stainless steel or enamel pot, combine diced peppers, sugar and vinegar
  • Over high heat, bring to a boil, stirring constantly, and boil for one full minute
  • Stir in liquid pectin, bring back to a boil, and boil hard for one full minute.
  • Remove from heat and ladle into hot, sterilized jars.
  • Put on lids and twist screw bands just finger tight
  • Process in boiling water bath 10 minutes
  • Allow to cool, in which time you should hear the pop of the sealing jars, and your jelly will thicken

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 g, Calories 44 kcal, Carbohydrate 11 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 1 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 11 g

CHUNKY FESTIVE PEPPER JELLY



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I love making Jams, Jellies and Preserves. I recently made the most delicious Fig Preserves; and as I was communicating with some of the JAP members on this site; they gave me some of their suggestions, experience and advice. I mentioned that I make Pepper Jelly a lot and give it as gifts in small jelly jars. I make a gift tag...

Provided by Pat Morris

Categories     Fruit Appetizers

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 c finely chopped, sweet red and orange bell peppers (you can use just one color.)
1 c finely chopped, jalapeno or serrano peppers (i sometimes use a combination of both.)
1 c apple cider vinegar (can use white distilled vinegar; but use a vinegar with 5% acidity.)
3 oz pouch of certo or sure-jel liquid pectin
5 c sugar
1 tsp butter (helps keep down the foam on the jelly.)
sterilized canning jars, rings and lids. process using the water bath canning method.

Steps:

  • 1. 1. Get all of your ingredients measured and ready to go.
  • 2. 2. Place finely chopped peppers all in a large pot. Add in vinegar. Stir together and bring to a boil.
  • 3. 3. Once it comes to a boil, stir in the sugar and keep stirring until it boils again. Add in butter/marg. to help manage the froth level from the boiling. Let it stay at a rolling boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in liquid pectin (Certo); Put back on burner and boil one more minute.
  • 4. 4. Remove from heat and place hot jelly into hot prepared canning jars. Fill the jars to about 1/8" from the top, wipe and place lids and rings on them.
  • 5. 5. Process in a water bath for 10 minutes.
  • 6. 6. Place on cooling rack until cool. Then store in pantry (or give as gifts).
  • 7. 7. Ready to store, eat or give! :) Yum! Yum! ENJOY!!
  • 8. 8. Suggestions for serving: (1a) Place a block of Cream Cheese in the center of a plate; and spoon or pour the Pepper Jelly over it. Line the outside of the plate with Ritz Crackers (or your favorite cracker), surrounding the Cream Cheese and Pepper Jelly. (1b) You can also soften Cream Cheese with a mixer. And when it is a a spreading consistency, mix in the pepper jelly. And spread of crackers. It is soooo addictive! But hey, I can think of worse things we could be addictive to having.
  • 9. NOTE: This batch/recipe makes a chunky jelly. I make it both ways -smooth and chunky. If you want it smoother, puree it in a blender or food processor. You will need to cook it longer; and use more pectin for it to gel correctly (about 3 more tablespoons) .

PEPPER JELLY



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This family favorite makes a great gift, too! Excellent served with cream cheese and crackers as an appetizer.

Provided by Laura Rhodes

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Canning and Preserving Recipes     Jams and Jellies Recipes

Yield 28

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 ½ cups finely chopped green bell pepper
1 ½ cups distilled white vinegar
6 ½ cups white sugar
3 ounces liquid pectin

Steps:

  • In a large, stainless steel saucepan, combine green pepper, white vinegar, and white sugar. Bring to a boil, and cook for 6 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Stir in liquid pectin, and continue to boil for 3 more minutes, stirring constantly. Skim off foam with a metal spoon, and remove pan from heat
  • Ladle jelly into sterilized jars, leaving a 1/2 inch space at the top. Seal, and process in a boiling-water canner for 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181.9 calories, Carbohydrate 46.9 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 0.5 mg, Sugar 46.6 g

HOT PEPPER JELLY



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We enjoy this fiery hot pepper jelly spread on crackers with cream cheese. It also makes a terrific holiday gift. For a milder flavor and different color, substitute a green bell pepper, jalapeno peppers for the habaneros and green food coloring. -Richard Harris, Kingston, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 5 half-pints.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1-1/2 cups white vinegar
1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into wedges
2/3 cup chopped seeded habanero peppers
6 cups sugar, divided
2 pouches (3 ounces each) liquid fruit pectin
1 teaspoon red food coloring, optional
Cream cheese and crackers

Steps:

  • Place vinegar and peppers in a blender; cover and puree. Add 2 cups sugar; blend well. Pour into a Dutch oven. Stir in remaining 4 cups sugar; bring to a boil. Strain mixture and return to pan. Bring to a full rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in pectin and food coloring if desired. Continue to boil 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; skim off foam. Ladle hot mixture into hot sterilized half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight. Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 5 minutes. Remove jars and cool., Serve with cream cheese on crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 59 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 0 sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

PEPPER JELLY



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This spicy-sweet jelly is colored for Christmas...and flavored right for year-round use. Our test kitchen staff recommends spreading it on crackers with cream cheese for a snack or serving it as an accompaniment to pork roast.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield about 6 half-pints.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
7 medium green peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces
1-1/2 cups white vinegar
1-1/2 cups apple juice
1 package (1-3/4 ounces) powdered fruit pectin
1/2 teaspoon canning salt
5 cups sugar
About 8 drops green food coloring, optional

Steps:

  • Place the jalapeno, half of the green peppers and half of the vinegar in a blender or food processor; puree. Pour into a large bowl. Puree remaining green peppers and vinegar; add to the bowl. Add apple juice; mix well. Cover and chill overnight. Strain through several layers of damp cheesecloth. Measure 4 cups juice into a Dutch oven (add water if needed to make 4 cups). Stir in pectin and salt; bring to a rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Add sugar; return to a rolling boil. Boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly. , Remove from the heat; skim off foam. Add food coloring if desired. Carefully ladle hot mixture into hot sterilized half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles; wipe rims and adjust lids. Process for 5 minutes in a boiling-water canner.

Nutrition Facts :

HOT PEPPER JELLY



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Enjoy this spicy treat on crackers with cream cheese. It also makes a festive holiday appetizer.

Provided by ranger1

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Canning and Preserving Recipes     Jams and Jellies Recipes

Time 1h45m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 ½ cups finely chopped red bell peppers
1 ¼ cups finely chopped green bell peppers
¼ cup finely chopped jalapeno peppers
1 cup apple cider vinegar
1 (1.75 ounce) package powdered pectin
5 cups white sugar

Steps:

  • Sterilize 6 (8 ounce) canning jars and lids according to manufacturer's instructions. Heat water in a hot water canner.
  • Place red bell peppers, green bell peppers, and jalapeno peppers in a large saucepan over high heat. Mix in vinegar and fruit pectin. Stirring constantly, bring mixture to a full rolling boil. Quickly stir in sugar. Return to full rolling boil, and boil exactly 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, and skim off any foam.
  • Quickly ladle jelly into sterile jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the tops. Cover with flat lids, and screw on bands tightly.
  • Place jars in rack, and slowly lower jars into canner. The water should cover the jars completely, and should be hot but not boiling. Bring water to a boil, and process for 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 88.5 calories, Carbohydrate 22.5 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 2.8 mg, Sugar 21.3 g

EASY SPICY RED PEPPER JELLY



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     condiment

Time 15m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup apricot preserves
1 red bell pepper, chopped
2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
1/4 cup white vinegar
Kosher salt

Steps:

  • Combine the preserves, bell peppers, red pepper flakes, vinegar and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a blender; puree until smooth. Transfer to a small saucepan and bring to a brisk simmer over medium heat. Cook, stirring often, until thickened and syrupy, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a jar and cool completely. Refrigerate for up to 1 week.

EASY HOMEMADE HOT PEPPER JELLY



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This is a really simple and easy recipe that I got from my friend Kelly. It doesn't require chopping any hot peppers and it's a delicious appetizer served over cream cheese with crackers.

Provided by Darcy Perreault-Acker

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Canning and Preserving Recipes     Jams and Jellies Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 192

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 green bell peppers, seeded and chopped
8 red, yellow or orange bell peppers, seeded and chopped
1 ½ cups vinegar
7 cups white sugar
2 tablespoons crushed red pepper flakes
4 (2 ounce) packages dry pectin

Steps:

  • Run the red and green peppers through a coarse grinder, or pulse in a food processor until finely chopped. Transfer to a strainer, and drain really well. This is key to your success.
  • While the peppers are draining, sterilize your jars by boiling or using the dishwasher. Keep hot.
  • In a large pot, combine the peppers, vinegar, white sugar, red pepper flakes and pectin. Bring to a rolling boil over high heat while stirring constantly. A rolling boil is one that does not stop when stirred. Boil for 1 minute.
  • Remove from the heat, and ladle into hot sterile jars to within 1/2 inch of the top. Seal with new lids and rings. Place into a boiling water bath for 15 minutes. The jars should be completely covered by water. Remove and let cool. The jelly will be somewhat loose. The last jar may not be full. Just refrigerate, and use within a week or two.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 30.2 calories, Carbohydrate 7.7 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 0.2 mg, Sugar 7.5 g

TEXAS JALAPENO JELLY



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A jar of this sweet and spicy jelly is always warmly appreciated. To add an extra southwestern accent, I trim the lid with a snappy bandanna print fabric. -Lori McMullen, Victoria, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 7 half-pints.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
3 medium green peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces, divided
1-1/2 cups white vinegar, divided
6-1/2 cups sugar
1/2 to 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 pouches (3 ounces each) liquid fruit pectin
About 6 drops green food coloring, optional
Cream cheese and crackers, optional

Steps:

  • In a blender or food processor, place the jalapenos, half of the green peppers and 1/2 cup vinegar; cover and process until pureed. Transfer to a large Dutch oven. , Repeat with remaining green peppers and another 1/2 cup vinegar. Add the sugar, cayenne and remaining vinegar to pan. Bring to a rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Quickly stir in pectin. Return to a rolling boil; boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly. , Remove from the heat; skim off foam. Add food coloring if desired. Carefully ladle hot mixture into hot half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles; wipe rims and adjust lids. , Process for 10 minutes in a boiling-water canner. Serve over cream cheese with crackers if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 92 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of peppers to create a complex flavor. Good choices include red bell peppers, jalapeños, habaneros, and serranos.
  • Roast the peppers before making the jelly to enhance their flavor and sweetness.
  • Use a candy thermometer to ensure that the jelly reaches the proper temperature (220°F).
  • Stir the jelly constantly while it is cooking to prevent it from sticking to the pot.
  • Pour the jelly into sterilized jars and seal them tightly. Process the jars in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes to ensure that they are properly sealed.

Conclusion:

Chunky festive pepper jelly is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used to add a sweet and spicy flavor to a variety of dishes. It is perfect for serving with cheese, crackers, or bread. It can also be used as a glaze for chicken, fish, or pork. With its vibrant color and complex flavor, chunky festive pepper jelly is sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering.

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