Red Pepper Jelly

This is good for appetizers, serve with cream cheese, crackers and, of course, a glass of wine…yummy!

 

  • 2 cups ground red peppers with juice
  • 5 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 1/3 cup white wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 bottle certo
  • 6  8 oz. canning  jars with lids

Combine peppers, sugar, vinegar and water in a large saucepan. Stir and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and let stand 15 minutes.

Return to heat and bring to a boil, add lemon juice and boil, stirring constantly for 2 minutes.  Stir in certo and remove from heat.  Stir for 5 minutes.

Pour into sterilized jars and seal. (Makes 6 cups)

 

Taste Rating: 8.5