Pepper Jelly
Ingredients
1 c. chopped bell pepper
1/3 c. chopped jalapeno pepper
1 1/3 c. vinegar
2 c. sugar
2 tsp calcium water
1 1/2 tsp Pomona Pectin
Directions
mix peppers and vinegar in pan
bring to a boil and boil for 5 minutes
while boiling mix 1/2 c. of sugar with pectin
mix calcium water to boiling mixture
add pectin sugar to boiling mixture, stir constantly for 1-2 minutes making sure pectin is dissolved
add remain sugar and bring back to a boil
once brought back to a boil remove from heat
fill jars leaving 1/4 in headspace
process in water bath canner for 10 minutes
- add 1 minute to processing time for every 1000 ft above sea level
- if you aren't familiar with Pomona Pectin you can find similar recipes using different pectin
- eat with cream cheese and crackers
- jalapenos are optional if not using use bell pepper instead