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Pineapple Pepper Jelly Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 3 jalapeno peppers, finely ground (I would use a mini chopper) .
  • 1/2 tsp butter (optional) .
  • 2 (3 oz) envelopes Certo .
  • 6 1/2 c sugar, measured into separate bowl .
  • 3 c juice (2 medium fully ripe pineapples, see directions below)

Directions
  • Step #1 BRING boiling-water canner, half-full with water, to simmer.
  • Step #2 Wash jars & screw bands in hot, soapy water; rinse with warm water.
  • Step #3 Pour boiling water over flat lids in saucepan off the heat.
  • Step #4 Let stand in hot water until ready to use.
  • Step #5 Drain jars well before filling.
  • Step #6 PARE & finely chop or grind pineapples.
  • Step #7 I prefer grinding because it releases the juices better.
  • Step #8 Place 3 layers of damp cheesecloth or jelly bag in large strainer over bowl.
  • Step #9 Pour prepared fruit into cheesecloth.
  • Step #10 Tie cheesecloth closedand let drip into bowl until dripping stops.
  • Step #11 Press carefully.
  • Step #12 Measure exactly 3 c juice into 6- or 8-quart saucepot.
  • Step #13 You should have enough juice, but if you don't you can add up to 1/2 c water, or unsweetened canned pineapple juice.
  • Step #14 Add finely ground peppers to juice.
  • Step #15 STIR sugar into juice in saucepot.
  • Step #16 Add butter to reduce foaming, if desired.
  • Step #17 Bring mixture to full rolling boil (a boil that doesn't stop bubbling when stirred) on high heat, stirring constantly.
  • Step #18 STIR in pectin quickly.
  • Step #19 Return to full rolling boil & boil exactly 1 min, stirring constantly.
  • Step #20 Remove from heat & skim off any foam with metal spoon.
  • Step #21 LADLE quickly into prepared jars, filling to within 1/8 inch of tops.
  • Step #22 Wipe jar rims & threads.
  • Step #23 Cover up with two-piece lids.
  • Step #24 Screw bands tightly.
  • Step #25 Place jars in a water bath canner, water must cover jars by 1 to 2 inches; add boiling water if needed.
  • Step #26 Cover up; bring water to gentle boil & process 5 mins.
  • Step #27 Remove jars & place upright on a towel to cool completely.
  • Step #28 After jars cool, check seals by pressing middle of lid with finger.
  • Step #29 (If lid springs back, lid is not sealed & refrigeration is necessary.
  • Enjoy the Pineapple Pepper Jelly recipe

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