Wondering what to do with all those jalapeno peppers from the market or your backyard garden? Stock up for Christmastime.
One special homemade gift my mother and I also enjoy making together is Jalapeno Jelly. We always have plenty of Jalapenos from the garden and it seems like we always have to find something to do with them. You can only make so many Jalapeno Poppers.
Making jelly isn’t as difficult as most believe- it’s actually quite simple. Just be sure and wear gloves when preparing the peppers so your hands aren’t burning for a week. I’ve made that mistake before – TRUST ME – Wear the Gloves.
This jelly makes a perfect holiday gift for neighbors and friends. Serve this jelly with a cream cheese topped cracker for your holiday gatherings!
Jalapeno Jelly
Yields: about 5 half pints
from My Mother
¾ lb jalapeno peppers (or more if you want more heat)
2 pouches liquid pectin
2 c. cider vinegar (divided)
6 c. sugar
Green or red food coloring
Wash peppers; drain. Remove stems and seeds. Puree peppers and 1 c. vinegar then add mixture to a large pot. Add the remaining vinegar, sugar and bring to a boil and boil for 10 minutes. Stir constantly.
Stir in liquid pectin and return to a rolling boil. Boil hard for 1 minute, while continuing to stir.
Remove from heat and skim foam if necessary. Stir in a few drops of food coloring of choice. Ladle hot jelly into jars in a boiling water canner.
NOTE: When cutting and seeding the peppers, wear rubber gloves to prevent hands from being burned.
Don’t know how to can? Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered! Check out the University of Missouri Extension website for info on how to can. Or check out PickYourOwn.org for more recipes and tips on canning and making jelly.
[…] My mother and I make Jalapeno Pepper Jelly every year to give to friends during the holidays. Straight out of our garden we pick peppers and prepare the kitchen for jelly making. This takes quite a bit of time, but is worth the wait. You can find the recipe we use here. […]
Lane, I think the recipe has some errors in it. Please read it over. You have to puree peppers and one cup vinegar and sugar in a large pot. ??? really? how do you puree peppers that way? and what about the rest of the vinegar? When do you add it? sorry about this, but I really want to make some pepper jelly, we love it and this is the first recipe I have found that sounds right as far as the ingredients. :o)
Judy- YOU ARE RIGHT! I goofed on this recipe- I’ve made the changes. So sorry about that- thanks for letting me know!