Deliciously Easy Homemade Hot Pepper Jelly Recipe

Step 1

Sterilize six 8oz canning jars and lids in boiling water.

Step 2

Place 1 ½ cup finely chopped and seeded Red Bell Pepper, 1 cup finely chopped and seeded Yellow Bell Pepper, 1 ¼ cup finely chopped and seeded Green Bell pepper, and ¼ cup finely chopped and seeded Jalapeño in a large saucepan over high heat.

Step 3

Mix in 1 cup apple cider vinegar and 1.75 oz powder fruit pectin.

Step 4

Stir constantly. Bring to a rolling boil. Remove from heat.

Step 5

Add 5 cups of sugar and place back on high heat. Return to a rolling boil for one minute.

Step 6

Remove from heat. Skim off any foam from top.

Step 7

Ladle jelly evenly into sterile jars, filling to ¼ inch from top of jar. Cover with flat lids and screw on screw bands tight.

Step 8

Place jars into canner with hot water that is not boiling. Water should completely cover jar. Cook on high heat to reach a boil. Process for 5 minutes,

Step 9

Remove from heat.

Step 10

When jars are completely cooled, check seals by pressing centers of lids with finger. (If lid springs back, lid is not sealed and refrigeration is necessary.)