Pepper Jelly Submitted by: Billy | Date Added: 23 Sep 2017

Ingredients

<ul><li>2 red peppers, seeded, finely chopped (about 1-1/2 cups) </li>
<li>2 green peppers, seeded, finely chopped (about 1-1/2 cups) </li>
<li>10 large jalapeño peppers, seeded, finely chopped (about 1 cup) </li>
<li>1 cup HEINZ Apple Cider Vinegar </li>
<li>1 pkg. SURE-JELL Fruit Pectin </li>
<li>1/2 tsp. butter or margarine </li>
<li>5 cups sugar, measured into separate bowl (See tip.) </li>
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<li>Makes about 6 (1-cup) jars or 80 servings, 1 Tbsp. each. </li>
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Cooking Instructions

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. Stir in pectin. Add butter to reduce foaming. Bring mixture to full rolling boil (a boil that doesn't stop bubbling when stirred) on high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in sugar. 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 2-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 on cloth. 
 
***Tips*** 
 
How to Measure Precisely 
 
To get exact level cup measures of sugar, spoon sugar into dry metal or plastic measuring cup, then level by scraping excess sugar from top of cup with a straight-edged knife. 
 
 
Altitude Chart for Cooked Jams and Jellies 
 
At altitudes above 1,000 feet, increase processing time as indicated: 1,001 to 3,000 feet - increase processing time by 5 min.; 3,001 to 6,000 feet - increase processing time by 10 min.; 6,001 to 8,000 feet - increase processing time by 15 min.; 8,001 to 10,000 feet - increase processing time by 20 min. 
 
 
Jam or Jelly Didn't Set? 
 
Every once in a while, you may find that your jam does not set the way you expected. If your efforts resulted in a runny batch, try our Remake Directions to improve your finished jam. If your jam still doesn't set, you can always use it as a glaze or syrup. 
Handling Jalapeno Peppers 
 
 
For hotter taste, leave in some of the jalapeño seeds. Protect hands with rubber gloves while preparing the jalapeño peppers.