Apple Habanero Jelly Food

HABANERO APPLE JELLY

Steps:

• 1. Quarter apples. Don't peel and don't remove core. Add all ingredients except the sugar. Bring to boil and then simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Use a potato masher to make the consistency of runny applesauce. Don't worry about the peels.
• 2. Suspend a colander, sieve, or cheesecloth over a large bowl. Spoon in the apple mixture. Let drain overnight. For clear jelly, just let it drain. If you squeeze, it will be cloudy.
• 3. For 4 cups of juice, use 3.5 cups sugar (7/8 cup per cup of juice). Boil juice and sugar to 220 degrees. Ladle into sterilzed jars and seal with your method of choice.

PINEAPPLE HABANERO JELLY

Steps:

• In Blender or Food Processor combine Habaneros, Bell Pepper, Pineapple and Vinegar, chop fine.
• Bring to a boil on Medium/High heat, boil for 10 minutes, stirring constanly.
• Add Fruit Pectin, stir until dissolved.
• Add Sugar, stir until dissolved.
• Return to a boil and hard boil for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, mixture will thicken as it boils.
• Remove from Heat and Skim Foam.
• Ladle into sterilized 4oz Jars leaving 1/8"Headspace.
• Seal and process in boiling water bath for 5 minutes.
• I typically yield 12-14 of the 4 oz jars. May take 1 to 2 days for the jelly to set.

APPLE HABANERO JELLY RECIPE

Steps:

• Place apples in pot, cover with water. Bring to boil, reduce heat, cover, simmer til tender, about 5 min. Crush the apples and add the chopped habanero peppers. Simmer 5 more minutes. Transfer to strainer/sieve, let drip into bowl until all liquid is drained, pressing gently. Measure 5 cups apple juice and place back in pan, stir in sugar, add butter, bring to boil stirring constantly. Stir in pectin, boil 1 minute, stirring. Let stand 5 minutes, place into jars, cover, process 10 minutes, cool.

HABANERO JELLY

Steps:

• Remove stems, seeds and membranes from all peppers (use gloves when handling the habaneros-- yes, seriously, USE GLOVES!).
• Put peppers and the vinegar in a blender and process until smooth.
• Combine pepper-vinegar puree and all the sugar in a non-corrosive pan.
• Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer, and cook for twenty (20) minutes.
• Remove from heat and strain through cheesecloth into another pan.
• Add pectin and bring to a full rolling boil while stirring.
• Boil about one minute, remove from heat and ladle into sterile jars.

HABANERO PINEAPPLE JAM

Steps:

• Drain pineapple well, reserving 1/2 cup pineapple juice.
• Inspect 8 half-pint jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water. Place jars and lids on a rack in a large pot of boiling water; sterilize for about 5 minutes. Remove jars from water and place on kitchen towel or wooden board.
• Mix sugar, apple cider vinegar, and salt together in an 8-quart pot and cook over medium heat to dissolve the sugar. Bring to a boil and add the pineapple, reserved pineapple juice, minced bell pepper, habanero peppers, and carrots. Bring back to a rapid boil for about 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
• Add powdered pectin, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing well after each addition. Let jam boil for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and ladle into sterilized jars, leaving 1/4 inch at the top. Wipe off any spillage around the rims of the jars using a damp paper towel.
• Screw on tops and rings. Place the sealed jars back in boiling water for 5 to 10 minutes. Remove jars from boiling water and place on kitchen towel or wooden board. Allow to cool completely, 12 to 24 hours. Listen for a "pop" as jars cool and seal.