Chili Pepper Jelly Food

HOT PEPPER JELLY

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.

SWEET AND SPICY CHILE PEPPER JELLY

Steps:

• Pulse 4 coarsely chopped red bell peppers and 2 coarsely chopped red chiles (such as Fresno) in a food processor until very finely chopped (be careful not to purée). Transfer to a large saucepan and add 3 cups sugar and 1 1/2 cups apple cider vinegar. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until liquid is reduced by twothirds, about 1 hour.
• Transfer jelly to heatproof jars; cover and chill until set, about 4 hours.

PEPPER JELLY

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.

HOT PEPPER JELLY

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.

CHILI PEPPER JELLY

Steps:

• Combine the chiles and pepper with the vinegar in a food processor. Process until pureed (about 3 minutes). Put the puree and sugar in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium high heat, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat, skim the foam from the top and discard, and add the pectin. Return to the heat and bring again to a hard boil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat and stir constantly for 5 minutes. As it cools, the jelly will begin to thicken. Pour it into clean,sterilized 8-ounce jars, leaving a 1/4" space at the top. Seal as desired.

CHILI PEPPER JELLY

Steps:

• Chop the peppers and chilies very finely, or blitz them in a food processor, taking care not to puree them.
• Put the peppers, chilies and ginger in a large pan with the vinegar and slowly bring to the boil.
• Add the lime juice, sugar and salt and stir until the sugar is completely dissolved and the mixture has come back to the boil.
• Boil for six minutes, keeping an eye on it so it doesn't boil over.
• Pour into sterilised jars; it is ready to use immediately and will keep for up to a year.

GREEN CHILI-PEPPER JELLY

Steps:

• Rinse, seed and chop the chili peppers and bell pepper.
• In an electric blender, combine one-half cup of the vinegar, chili peppers and bell pepper.
• Process until liquefied.
• Pour into a large heavy saucepan or kettle.
• Use remaining cup of vinegar to rinse the blender; pour into kettle.
• Add sugar and cayenne pepper.
• Cook, stirring constantly, over moderate heat, to slowly bring mixture to boiling.
• Boil two minutes.
• Remove from heat and skim off foam with a metal spoon.
• Add green food coloring.
• Stir in pectin, mixing well.
• Pour into hot sterilized half-pint jars.
• Seal immediately with two-part lids.
• Process immediately in boiling water bath: five minutes at elevations from sea level to 1,000 feet; 10 minutes at elevations of 1,001 to 6,000 feet; and 15 minutes above 6,000 feet.