↬ Recipe CRANBERRY-PEPPER JELLY (HOT)
This easy CRANBERRY-PEPPER JELLY (HOT) Recipe. Step-by-Step. is perfect for busy families. Comes together quickly with a few staple ingredients!
INGREDIENTS
2 -4 jalapeno peppers, halved & seeded 1 1?2 cups cranberry juice cocktail 1 cup vinegar 5 cups sugar 3 ounces liquid fruit pectin 5 small fresh red hot peppers (optional)
DIRECTIONS
In medium saucepan combine jalapeo peppers, cranberry juice and vinegar. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat. Cover and simmer 10 minutes. Strain mixture through a sieve, pressing with back of spoon to remove all liquid. Measure 2 cups liquid. Discard pulp. In 4-quart kettle combine the 2 cups liquid and the sugar. Bring to a full rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in pectin and if using, add the whole hot peppers. Return to a full rolling boil; boil 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and quickly skim off foam with a metal spoon. Ladle into hot, sterile 1/2-pint jars adding 1 whole pepper to each jar. Wipe rims, adjust lids. Process in boiling water bath for 5 minutes. Cool on wire rack. Jelly may require 2 to 3 days to set.
by: Iron Bloomers