Jalapeno Pepper Jelly

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Jalapeno Pepper Jelly

Ingredients:

1 c. lengthwise strips green bell pepper (about 1 med. pepper)
1 1/2 c. cider vinegar
1/3 c. quartered fresh jalapeno peppers with seeds
5 c. C and H granulated sugar
1 pouch (3 oz.) liquid pectin
5 drops green food color

Preparation:

Combine pepper strips, vinegar and jalapeno peppers in a blender. Process stop-and-go fashion to desired fineness. Combine with sugar in saucepan and bring to a boil. Boil 5 minutes. Remove from heat and skim to remove foam. Cool 2 minutes, then mix in pectin and food color.
Pour into sterilized jars and fasten lids. Process in boiling water bath for 15 minutes if desired. Cool. Invert jars a few times after about 30 minutes of cooling to distribute peppers evenly before jelly completely sets. Makes 5 cups.

Variation: Red Jalapeno Pepper Jelly, Substitute red bell peppers for the green; use 5 drops red food color instead of green.

Note: If fresh jalapenos are not available, use 1/4 cup canned or bottled jalapeno peppers (rinsed, seeded and quartered) instead.