That’s it, my friends. I hope you enjoy my easy pepper jelly recipe. Let me know if you make it. I’d love to hear how it turned out for you, and if you decided to spice it up! Hot pepper jelly is a great way to enjoy the fruits of your labors when your garden is exploding with chilies. It allows you to preserve them to enjoy all year long. Plus, pepper jelly is delicious! You can smear it onto your morning toast, use it as a glaze for anything on the grill, spruce up your veggies, even spoon it over ice cream. There are so many ways to enjoy it. What I love about this recipe is you can really make it any time of year. If you run out, you can run to the store anytime to grab your favorite peppers and whip up a new batch. Let’s talk about how to make pepper jelly, shall we?
Chili Peppers. Use a variety of peppers to your flavor and heat preference. Make it mild with bell peppers. I’ve made mine today with jalapeno peppers, fresno peppers, and habanero peppers. Vinegar. I prefer apple cider vinegar, though you can use white vinegar. Lime Juice. Salt. Pectin. You can use either powdered pectin or liquid fruit pectin for this recipe. Sugar.
The First Boil. Stir in the sugar, vinegar, lime juice, and salt. Cook at a low boil for 10 minutes, stirring often. Add Pectin. Stir in pectin and boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly, then cool. Wait for it to solidify into a jelly. It should jell up by the next morning, though it could take 24 hours, and sometimes a couple days. Boom! Done! Your pepper jelly is ready to serve. If you’d like to preserve your pepper jelly in a hot water bath for long term storage outside of the refrigerator, see the recipe card. Use it as a glaze for grilled chicken, pork, fish or shrimp. Spread some onto your morning toast for a sweet bite and a kick of heat. If you open the jelly, refrigerate after opening it. You can also freeze it for 6 months or longer. Got any questions? Ask away! I’m happy to help. If you enjoy this hot pepper jelly recipe, I hope you’ll leave a comment with some STARS. Also, please share it on social media. Don’t forget to tag us at #ChiliPepperMadness. I’ll be sure to share! Thanks! — Mike H.
The Spicy Food Lovers’ Cookbook, by Mike Hultquist (affiliate link, my friends!)
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