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.

Ali hayder lakho
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I've made this jelly several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love to put it on crackers or toast.


Violetta Moore
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This jelly is amazing! I made it for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it. It's the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. I will definitely be making this again.


RMBC Channel 2
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I've been making this jelly for years and it's always a hit. It's the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. I love to put it on crackers or toast.


BM Royel
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This jelly is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love the combination of sweet and spicy. It's the perfect addition to any cheese plate.


teopane kadaria
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I was a bit hesitant to try this jelly because I'm not a huge fan of spicy food. But I'm so glad I did! It's the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. I love it on crackers or toast.


MD Limon Khan Md Limon
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This jelly is the perfect addition to any cheese plate. It's also great on chicken or fish. I highly recommend it.


Precious Bedzrah
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I've made this jelly several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love to put it on crackers or toast.


jessie Rayfield
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This jelly is amazing! I made it for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it. It's the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. I will definitely be making this again.


Andrew Dotson
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I've been making this jelly for years and it's always a hit. It's the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. I love to put it on crackers or toast.


Norma Prado
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This jelly is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love the combination of sweet and spicy. It's the perfect addition to any cheese plate.


Georgette Harriott
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I was a bit hesitant to try this jelly because I'm not a huge fan of spicy food. But I'm so glad I did! It's the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. I love it on crackers or toast.


Nathaneal Casteel
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This jelly is the perfect addition to any cheese plate. It's also great on chicken or fish. I highly recommend it.


Pawan Gupta
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I've made this jelly several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love to put it on crackers or toast.


MD Zain Ali
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This jelly is amazing! I made it for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it. It's the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. I will definitely be making this again.


Mamudou Drammeh
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I've been making this jelly for years and it's always a hit. It's the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. I love to put it on crackers or toast.


Arman Jahid Iqbal
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This jelly is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love the combination of sweet and spicy. It's the perfect addition to any cheese plate.


Giselle Redhead-Francis
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I was a bit hesitant to try this jelly because I'm not a huge fan of spicy food. But I'm so glad I did! It's the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. I love it on crackers or toast.


Dhahiri Mohamed
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This jelly is the perfect addition to any cheese plate. It's also great on chicken or fish. I highly recommend it.


Sujon Shah
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I've made this jelly several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love to put it on crackers or toast.


Milena Jakovljević
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This jelly is amazing! I made it for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it. It's the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. I will definitely be making this again.