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Spicy Red Pepper Jelly
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Spicy Red Pepper Jelly

This Spicy Red Pepper Jelly is a great topping for baked brie but also a delicious ingredient for other recipes. It's definitely a must have!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Passive Time1 day
Total Time1 day 25 minutes
Servings: 6 - 250 ml jars
Author: Francine Lizotte
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: International
Keyword Canning, Easy Recipe, Gluten Free, Jellies, Low Sodium, Marinades & Sauces, Vegetables

Ingredients

  • 3 1/4 cups granulated sugar, divided
  • 3 tbsp. pectin
  • 6 cups red peppers, coarsely chopped
  • 2 tsp. red pepper flakes, or to taste
  • 1 cup white vinegar
  • 1 tbsp. unsalted butter tips & tricks
  • 1/2 tsp. fresh tarragon, chopped tips & tricks
  • 1/8 tsp. Himalayan sea salt, or to taste

Directions

  • In a small bowl, whisk ¾ cup sugar with pectin; set aside.
  • In the bowl of a food processor, combine red peppers and red pepper flakes; process for 15 seconds or until somewhat finely chopped. You should have about 2 ½ cups give or take.
  • In a large pot over medium-high heat, add red peppers, remaining 2 ½ cups sugar, white vinegar, butter, fresh tarragon and sea salt. Stir very well and bring to a boil; cook for 4 minutes.
  • Add sugar-pectin mixture and cook for an additional 4 minutes. If there are some larger chunks of pepper, purée with an immersion blender.
  • To find out if it’s ready, dip a metal spoon in ice cold water. Dry it off and scoop up some jelly. Let it cool off to room temperature. If it sets up, it means it’s ready otherwise cook it a little longer.
  • Remove from the heat and fill up the prepared jars. Process the jars in the boiling water bath for 10 minutes. Place them in a draft-free area and wait until the lids snap down.