Red Pepper Jelly

Category: Cocktails & Appetizers | Blog URL: http://www.michellesrecipeplace.com/?p=2366

This recipe was entered in The Foodista Best of Food Blogs Cookbook contest, a compilation of the world’s best food blogs which was published in Fall 2010.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups finely chopped red bell pepper

1 1/2 cups distilled white vinegar

6 1/2 cups white sugar

3 ounces liquid pectin

Preparation

In a large, stainless steel saucepan, combine green pepper, white vinegar, and white sugar. Bring to a boil, and cook for 6 minutes, stirring constantly.

Stir in liquid pectin, and continue to boil for 3 more minutes, stirring constantly. Skim off foam with a metal spoon, and remove pan from heat

Ladle jelly into sterilized jars, leaving a 1/2 inch space at the top. Seal, and process in a boiling-water canner for 5 minutes.