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Easy Hot Pepper Jelly for Appetizers

Make hot pepper jelly with sweet peppers, jalapeños, vinegar, sugar, and pectin for a bright homemade spread.
Prep : 10 Total : 25 minutes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • 1 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
  • 1 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped jalapeño pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups apple cider vinegar
  • 6 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 ounces liquid fruit pectin

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Sterilize six half-pint jars and keep them warm.
  • Combine the peppers, vinegar, and sugar in a large saucepan.
  • Bring to a full rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly.
  • Stir in the liquid pectin and boil hard for 1 minute.
  • Remove from heat, skim any foam, and ladle into hot jars leaving 1/4 inch headspace.
  • Process using current safe water-bath canning guidance for your altitude, or refrigerate the cooled jelly for short-term storage.