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Blueberry Pepper Jelly

Supposedly this is the recipe for lauri jo bennett's blueberry pepper jelly that's sold nationwide. other flavors may be made, such as strawberry, peach or blackberry. notes 9/25/14: i've made this a second time using apple cider vinegar, which i prefer over white vinegar. there's less of an acidic 'bite'. also, i reduced the certo to 2 (3 ounce) packets with great success. i found using 3 (3 ounce) packets was fine, but the end product was a very stiff jelly (still good, but not necessary). this will reduce cost, too. just remember to boil for no less than the prescribed 1 full minute once the certo has been added. use your timer!!

Steps

Sterilize half-pint jars and lids and set aside.
Place bell peppers , jalapenos , sugar and vinegar in a large saucepan over high heat.
Bring to a rolling boil , about 5 minutes.
Add the blueberries and mash with a spoon to break up and extract juices.
Return to a boil.
Add certo and bring to a full rolling boil again , stirring constantly.
Cook for 1 minute.
Remove from heat.
Let stand 1 or 2 minutes and skim off foam.
Ladle mixture into waiting jars.
Put a flat lid and ring on each jar , tighten until snug and process in a boiling water bath for 5 minutes.
Remove from pot and allow to cool.
Allow jars to sit untouched for 12 hours.
Label and store , preferably in a cool , dark place.

Ingredients

bell peppers, fresh jalapenos, granulated sugar, white vinegar, liquid pectin, fresh blueberries