Red pepper jelly

[Sally888]

I made red pepper jelly yesterday, 2 batches. Gotta say its pretty darn good! It was pretty easy to make. We kept them on the mild side, you can always stir in some redhot to make it spicier as well.....

good stuff!

[Natalka]

Uh, and you leave us hanging without a recipe? Share, please!

[Sally888]

It's an old Mennonite recipe.

2 cups finely chopped red bell peppers
5 1/2 cups sugar
2/3 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup lemon juice
Tabasco Sauce* to taste (I use about 12-15 drops) or Jalepeno peppers
1 pouch liquid Certo



Cut open and take seeds out of 3-4 red bell peppers.
*You can also add one hot pepper for more heat.
Chop fine in food processor or blender.
Place peppers, sugar, red wine vinegar and water in large dutch oven over high heat.
Heat and stir until it boils.
Remove from heat and let stand for 15 minutes.
Place pot back on heat and reheat to boiling.
Add lemon juice and liquid Certo and tabasco sauce stirring well.
Bring to a full rolling boil and boil 1 minute.

Cool 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Pour into clean, hot 1/2 pint canning jars.
Top with hot lids and screw bands.
This is a nice condiment to pork, chicken or turkey
and adds great flavour to a sandwich.
NOTE:
You do not need to put this in a hot water bath. As long as you use hot jars and hot sterilized lids they will stay sealed. Store in a cool, dark place for up to 2 years.

[Brandy Hunter]

What do you use this with ? Sounds yummy

[Natalka]

Thanks, Sally!

[Sally888]

Cream cheese and crackers is amazing, also can be used on sandwiches, brie and pear, also can be used as a glaze on chicken etc

[hollyquaiscer]

I have a green pepper jelly that sounds very similar. We like it on crackers with brie or gouda, but I believe that everything goes better with cheese.

[caroman]

thanks for the recipe Sally! I LOVE red pepper jelly. I used to buy the Epicure one but haven't looked into finding a rep here and didn't want to try a new brand.
I'd actually rethaer make it then buy it.

[GoJays]

i hate red bell peppers - all bell peppers for that matter - yet i loooove red pepper jelly

[walkonby]

i hate red bell peppers - all bell peppers for that matter - yet i loooove red pepper jelly

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Oh and thanks for that recipe Sally, it does sound good.

[couponandoff]

LOVE it.
I like it crazy hot with habanero peppers.
It's an amazing stirfry sauce or with baked garlic & brie it is phenominal!