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Jalapeno Jelly Recipe

Sweet, spicy, and just the right amount of tang. This easy hot pepper jelly is perfect for spreading over cream cheese, glazing meats, or a great gift to friends.
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword appetizer, crackers, dip, jalapeno, jam, jelly
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Additional Time 15 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 9 (4oz) jars
Calories 90kcal
Author Jesseca

Ingredients

  • 1 green bell pepper
  • 12 fresh jalapeno peppers divided
  • cups apple cider vinegar
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 oz liquid pectin

Instructions

  • Remove the stem and seeds from the bell pepper. Trim the stems from the jalapenos. For less heat, remove seeds and membranes from half or all of them.
  • Add the peppers to a food processor or high-powered blender. Pulse 3–5 times, just until finely diced (avoid over-blending into a puree).
  • Pour the pepper mixture into a large pot. Stir in the apple cider vinegar and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce to low and simmer for 15 minutes to soften and develop flavor.
  • Stir in the sugar and salt. Turn the heat up to medium-high and bring the mixture to a full rolling boil (it should keep boiling even when stirred).
  • Stir in the liquid pectin and boil for 3 more minutes, stirring constantly. Skim any foam from the surface for a clearer jelly.
  • Carefully ladle the hot jelly into clean, warm jars, leaving about ¼ inch of headspace. Wipe rims clean and seal.
  • For canning: Process jars in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes. Cool completely before storing.
  • For refrigerator or freezer jelly: Skip the water bath. Let cool, then refrigerate up to 1 month or freeze up to 6 months.

Notes

  • A full batch makes roughly nine 4-ounce jars of jelly. 
  • If the jelly seems thin after cooling, let it get to room temperature and rest overnight before re-boiling.
  • Always use a deep pot. This bubbles up quickly.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoons | Calories: 90kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002g | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 25mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 63IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.1mg