Jalapeno Mesquite Jelly Food

JALAPENO PEPPER JELLY

Steps:

• Mix peppers, sugar, and vinegar in a large nonreactive saucepan.
• Bring to a boil, and boil for 5 minutes.
• Let cool at room temperature for 1 hour.
• Add pectin and optional food coloring.
• Return to heat, and bring to a full rolling boil for 1 minute.
• Pour into hot, sterilized half-pint canning jars to within 1/2" of top.
• Wipe tops of jars.
• Center lids on top of jars, and screw on bands firmly.
• Fill a canning kettle or large pot (with bottom rack) with water, and bring water to a boil.
• Gently lower jars into water.
• Water should cover jars by at least 1".
• Bring water to a full boil.
• Reduce heat to a gentle boil, cover, and process for 5 minutes.
• When processed, carefully remove jars from water using tongs or a jar-lifter.
• Place upside-down on a rack or thick towels, and let cool without moving for 12-24 hours.
• Jars will make popping sounds while cooling if sealed.
• Check seal on each jar by pressing down on lid; if it doesn't push, it's sealed.
• If it does push down, store in refrigerator until used.
• Otherwise store in a cool, dark place.
• Makes about 5-6 half-pint jars. To serve, stir to soften, pour over an 8 oz block of cream cheese, and spread on assorted crackers.
• Or use like any other jelly; it's great for a spicy peanut butter and jelly sandwich.

JALAPENO PEPPER JELLY

Steps:

• Place all peppers in a food processor and pulse until peppers are finely chopped. Empty into a mesh strainer and drain off excess liquid.
• Place the chopped vegetables in a large stock pot and add in the sugar, vinegar, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and boil for 10 minutes. Add the pectin and boil 1 more minute. Remove from heat
• Ladle jam into hot sterile jars using a wide mouth funnel. Leave 1/4 inch headspace. Top the jars with the lids, screwing them on with just your thumb and index finger (this is to ensure that it is on but not too tight that the air can't escape).
• Place jars back on the rack and lower into the water. Bring to a boil and boil for 10 minutes. (Add 1 more minute for each 1000 ft elevation above 1000 ft.)
• Remove and place on a towel about 1 inch apart. After a few minutes you should start to hear the cans seal with a pop. Leave the jars untouched on the counter for 12 hours.
• To check for a proper seal, remove the the ring of the lid and lift the can up off the counter 1-2 inches while holding the edges of the lid. If the lid stays attached the jelly is sealed properly and can be stored on the shelf (screw bands removed).
• If a seal did not form or if you opened the lid and broke the seal, jelly can be stored in the fridge.
• Let jelly rest 1 day before opening to allow it to fully set up and be thick.

JALAPENO JELLY

Steps:

• After removing stems and seeds from jalapenos, puree in food processor with 1 cup cider vinegar.
• Combine puree, additional 1 cup cider vinegar, and sugar in large saucepot. Bring to a boil; boil 10 minutes, stirring constantly.
• Stir in liquid pectin. Return to a rolling boil and boil hard 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
• Skim foam, if necessary, and stir in a few drops of food coloring, if desired.
• Ladle hot jelly into hot jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Adjust 2 piece caps. Process 10 minutes in a boiling water canner.

JALAPENO JELLY

Steps:

• Combine the green bell pepper and 12 jalapeno peppers in the container of a food processor or blender. Process until finely chopped. This can be done in batches, if the peppers do not fit.
• Transfer the peppers to a large saucepan, and stir in the cider vinegar. Bring to a boil, and let simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Strain the mixture through at least 2 layers of cheesecloth, and discard pulp. You should have about 1 cup of liquid.
• Return the liquid to the saucepan, and stir in the salt and sugar until dissolved. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. When the mixture comes to a rolling boil (one that cannot be stirred down), boil for one minute, then stir in the liquid pectin.
• Stir in the remaining jalapeno peppers, and ladle into sterile jars leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Seal jars in a hot water bath. Refrigerate jelly after seal is broken.

JALAPENO PEPPER JELLY

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine sugar, apples, vinegar, green pepper, jalapenos and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes. Strain mixture and return to pan. Stir in food coloring. Bring to a full rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in pectin. Continue to boil 1 minute, stirring constantly. , Remove from heat; skim off foam. Ladle hot mixture into five hot 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 10 minutes. Remove jars and cool. Serve with cream cheese on crackers.

HOMEMADE JALAPENO PEPPER JELLY

Steps:

• Combine the bell peppers, chile peppers, vinegar, sugar, and cayenne pepper in a large pot. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently. When the mixture comes to a rolling boil that cannot be stirred down, stir in the pectin. Cook for 5 more minutes at a boil, then remove from the heat. Stir in the green food coloring, if desired.
• Ladle jelly into hot sterile jars leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Process jars in a boiling water bath for 5 to 10 minutes to ensure a good seal.

JALAPENO JELLY-GLAZED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°. Place green beans in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray; toss with oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Roast 15-20 minutes or until tender and lightly browned, stirring occasionally., Meanwhile, sprinkle pork chops with the remaining salt and pepper. Place a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat. Add chops; cook, uncovered, 4 minutes. Turn chops over; spread tops with half of the jalapeno jelly., Cook, uncovered, 2-3 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 145°. Turn chops over; spread tops with remaining jelly. Let stand 5 minutes. Serve with green beans.

SWEET HOT JALAPENO JELLY

Steps:

• Combine the peppers, jalapenos, sugar, vinegar, and lime juice in a large saucepan over medium heat. Heat until warm and sugar is dissolved.
• Pour the mixture in a blender and blend for 5 seconds. Return the blended mixture to the saucepan and bring to a boil.
• Skim off any foam that rises to the surface.
• Decrease the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.
• Stir in the pectin, increase heat to medium-high, and bring to a boil.
• Remove from heat and cool. The jelly will set as it cools down.
• When cool, cover and refrigerate for up to 5 days.

CERTO JALAPEñO JELLY

Steps:

• Bring boiling-water canner, half-full with water, to simmer. Wash jars and screw bands in hot soapy water; rinse with warm water. Pour boiling water over flat lids in saucepan off the heat. Let stand in hot water until ready to use. Drain well before filling.
• Place peppers in 6- or 8-qt. saucepot. Add vinegar and butter. Stir in sugar. Bring mixture to full rolling boil (a boil that doesn't stop bubbling when stirred) on high heat, stirring constantly.
• Stir in pectin. Return to full rolling boil and boil exactly 1 min., stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Skim off any foam with metal spoon.
• Ladle immediately into prepared jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of tops. Wipe jar rims and threads. Cover with two-piece lids. Screw bands tightly. Place jars on elevated rack in canner. Lower rack into canner. (Water must cover jars by 1 to 2 inches. Add boiling water, if necessary.) Cover; bring water to gentle boil. Process 10 min. Remove jars and place upright on towel to cool completely. After jars cool, check seals by pressing middles of lids with finger. (If lid springs back, lid is not sealed and refrigeration is necessary.)

JALAPENO JELLY RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Prepare boiling water canner. Heat jars in simmering water until ready for use. Do not boil. Wash lids in warm soapy water and set bands aside.
• Purée peppers in food processor or blender with 1 cup (240 ml) cider vinegar until smooth. Do not strain purée.
• Combine purée with remaining 1 cup (240 ml) cider vinegar and sugar. Bring to a boil over high heat. Boil 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Add Ball® RealFruit™ Liquid Pectin, immediately squeezing entire contents from pouches. Continue to boil hard for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Skim foam if necessary.
• Ladle hot jalapeño jelly into hot jars leaving ¼ inch (6 mm) headspace. Wipe rim. Center lid on jar. Apply band until fit is fingertip tight.
• Process in a boiling water canner for 10 minutes, adjusting for altitude. Remove jars and cool. Check lids for seal after 24 hours. Lid should not flex up and down when center is pressed.
• Enjoy!

TANGY JALAPENO JELLY

Steps:

• Remove stems and some of the seeds from the jalapeno peppers, or leave all the seeds for a hotter jelly.
• Coarsely chop jalapenos and sweet pepper.
• Place in a blender and process to a fine mince.
• Combine the minced peppers, sugar and vinegar in a large stainless or enamel saucepan.
• Bring to a full rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly.
• Stir in pectin all at once, return to a full boil and boil hard, stirring for 1 minute exactly.
• Remove from heat.
• Stir for 5 minutes, skimming foam as you need to.
• Pour jelly into hot, sterilized jars, leaving 1/2 inch head space.
• The jelly will be VERY liquid at this stage.
• Wipe rims and seal tightly.
• Leave at room temp overnight.
• Refrigerate for up to 1 month or freeze up to 1 year.

TEXAS JALAPENO JELLY

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.