Jalapeno Jelly Recipe
Description: 🔥🌶️ This Jalapeno Jelly recipe is a delightful balance of spicy and sweet, perfect for adding a zing to your dishes. Updated from a previous version, this recipe promises to elevate your culinary creations, inspired by Toby Jermain #71979. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply craving a flavor-packed condiment, this jelly is sure to impress!

Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 cups jalapeno chiles
- 1/2 cup Anaheim chili
- 5 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 1/2 cups cider vinegar
- Juice of 2 lemons
Instructions:
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Prepare the Chilies: Begin by charring the jalapeno and Anaheim chilies to release their smoky flavors and loosen their skins. Once charred, peel, seed, devein, and finely mince them, ensuring to handle them with care to avoid irritation.
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Blend the Ingredients: In a blender, combine the minced chilies with the sugar, cider vinegar, and lemon juice. Blend the mixture until smooth, pausing to scrape down the sides of the blender with a rubber spatula to ensure all ingredients are incorporated evenly.
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Repeat Blending: For a smooth consistency, blend the mixture again, ensuring any remaining chunks are thoroughly processed. Repeat this step until you achieve the desired texture.
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Transfer to Saucepan: Pour the blended mixture into a saucepan, ready to infuse the flavors over gentle heat.
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Bring to a Boil: Over medium heat, bring the mixture to a slow boil, allowing the flavors to meld together and intensify. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
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Cooking Time: Once the mixture reaches a boil, let it simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to develop further and the mixture to thicken slightly.
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Incorporate Pectin: After 10 minutes, add the pectin to the saucepan, stirring it in thoroughly to ensure it’s evenly distributed. Let the mixture boil for an additional minute to activate the pectin’s gelling properties.
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Add Color (Optional): For a vibrant finish, stir in 10 drops of green food coloring, adding a pop of color to your jalapeno jelly. This step is optional but adds visual appeal.
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Sterilize Jars: Prepare your sterilized jars for filling by washing them thoroughly and sterilizing them in boiling water or in the oven.
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Fill and Seal Jars: Carefully ladle the hot jalapeno jelly into the sterilized jars, leaving a small headspace at the top to allow for expansion. Seal the jars tightly with sterilized lids, ensuring a proper seal to preserve freshness.
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Water Bath: To ensure the jars are properly sealed and to prolong shelf life, place them in a water bath for 5 minutes, allowing the heat to create a vacuum seal.
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Cool and Enjoy: Once cooled, your homemade jalapeno jelly is ready to be enjoyed! Spread it on crackers, pair it with cheese, or use it as a glaze for meats – the possibilities are endless!
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 152.2
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 4.2mg
- Carbohydrates: 38.8g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Sugar: 37g
- Protein: 0.1g
Servings: This recipe yields approximately 30 servings, making it ideal for sharing with friends and family or storing for future use.
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