Cranberry Pepper Jelly

Jalapenos are the most popular chile peppers in the US. This is probably due to the availability and versatility of the chile. Jalapenos have a balanced combination of flavor and heat.

The demand for these have caused breeders to develop a broad range of varieties. You can now get jalapenos with various heat level and sizes. These can be used in salsas, stuffed, or eaten straight with cheeseburgers (my personal favorite).

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Ingredients:

1 cup chopped jalapeno peppers
1 quart cranapple juice cocktail
7 cups sugar
1 1/4 cups vinegar
7 oz. Certo (liquid)
Red food coloring

Instructions:

In a blender container, process peppers and cranapple juice until peppers are finely chopped. Strain into large kettle. Stir in sugar, vinegar, Certo, and food coloring to tint as desired. Bring to a rolling boil, then boil 3-5 minutes. Pour into sterilized jelly glasses and seal with paraffin. When cool, cover with lids.

Makes 8 half-pints.

From The Mexican Collection.