hot pepper jelly (shirley's)

Name: HOT PEPPER JELLY (Shirley's)
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 3
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 2 cup(s) ground bell pepper; 1/2 cup(s) ground hot peppers; 7 1/2 cup(s) sugar; 1 1/2 cup(s) white vinegar; 1 bottle(s) liquid pectin; - green food coloring, optional

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Teresa G.

Here, KY

Updated on Nov 18, 2015

A few weeks ago, my husband came home from our friends' place with an emerald green jar of homemade pepper jelly. It was delicious! He also brought the recipe. I haven't made a batch yet, but this is the recipe Shirley used, so I KNOW it's great! I'm posting it "as written." Thanks, Shirley!

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prep time 1 Hr

cook time 20 Min

method Canning/Preserving

yield 3 pints (or 6 half pint jars)

Ingredients

2 cups ground bell pepper
1/2 cup ground hot peppers
7 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups white vinegar
1 bottle liquid pectin
- green food coloring, optional

How To Make hot pepper jelly (shirley's)

Step 1

Bring the peppers, vinegar and sugar to a boil.

Step 2

Cook for 6 minutes at a rolling boil, then remove from heat and add the pectin.
Step 3

Return to high heat and boil for 4 more minutes.
Step 4

Add the food coloring as desired.
Step 5

Pour into sterilized jars and seal.
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