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Cranberry Pepper Jelly Hot

This is from bh&g canning book. hot pepper jelly is fantastic on wheat crackers with cream cheese. I also like to use them as a base for a basting glaze on meats.

Steps

In medium saucepan combine jalapeo peppers , cranberry juice and vinegar.
Bring to a boil and then reduce heat.
Cover and simmer 10 minutes.
Strain mixture through a sieve , pressing with back of spoon to remove all liquid.
Measure 2 cups liquid.
Discard pulp.
In 4-quart kettle combine the 2 cups liquid and the sugar.
Bring to a full rolling boil over high heat , stirring constantly.
Stir in pectin and if using , add the whole hot peppers.
Return to a full rolling boil.
Boil 1 minute , stirring constantly.
Remove from heat and quickly skim off foam with a metal spoon.
Ladle into hot , sterile 1 / 2-pint jars adding 1 whole pepper to each jar.
Wipe rims , adjust lids.
Process in boiling water bath for 5 minutes.
Cool on wire rack.
Jelly may require 2 to 3 days to set.

Ingredients

jalapeno peppers, cranberry juice cocktail, vinegar, sugar, liquid fruit pectin, red hot peppers