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How to Make Southern Sweet Red Pepper Jelly

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Author Brooke Burks

Ingredients

  • 1 pound sweet peppers red, yellow or orange
  • 1.5 cups apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 6 cups sugar
  • 3.50 ounces pectin powdered, 2 packets

Instructions

  • Remove stems, membrane and seeds from peppers. Process in food processor or blender until smooth. Place in a large boiler or dutch oven. Add apple cider vinegar and bring to a boil. Lower heat to simmer and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
    1 pound sweet peppers, 1.5 cups apple cider vinegar
  • Add sugar and bring back to a boil. Once boiling, add butter, salt and red pepper flakes and boil for one minute.
    1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, 1 tablespoon butter, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 6 cups sugar
  • Lower heat to soft boil and add pectin. Stirring well to make sure it is combined. Make sure it comes back up to a boil and boil for 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
    3.50 ounces pectin
  • Once slightly cooled, carefully pour into sterilized jars and add rings and lids just finger tight. Allow to completely cool at room temperature for 24 hours.

Nutrition(All values are estimates only)

Calories: 105kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 19mg | Potassium: 25mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 294IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.1mg
**Once semi cooled and lids are sealed you can further process in a hot water bath or steam canner for shelf stability. If not, after 24 hours they should last in a cool, dry place for about a month. Refrigerate after opening.
**Please see your county extension site for safe canning practices.
**This recipe makes about 1 quart and 1 pint in total.

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