Naughty Nellies Five Pepper Jelly Recipes

CRESCENDO -- FIVE PEPPER JELLY

Steps:

• Cut peppers into 1-inch pieces and in a food processor chop very finely (remember to remove the Gusto™ seeds - they're HOT!).
• Transfer chopped peppers to a deep kettle, add sugar, vinegar, and bring to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
• Stir in pectin and boil over moderately high heat, stirring, until it reaches the jelly stage (222ºF on a candy thermometer).
• Transfer the jelly to sterilized Mason-type jars, filling the jars to within ¼ inch of the tops.
• Run a clean silicone spatula between the jelly and the sides of the jars to eliminate air bubbles. Wipe the rims with a dampened towel and seal the jars.
• Note:Special equipment: instant read or candy thermometer, canning tongs.

CERTO® FIVE PEPPER JELLY

Steps:

• Bring boiling-water canner, half-full with water, to simmer. Wash jars and screw bands in hot soapy water; rinse with warm water. Pour boiling water over flat lids in saucepan off the heat. Let stand in hot water until ready to use. Drain well before filling.
• Stem and halve all peppers; discard seeds. Finely chop peppers. Measure exactly 3 cups chopped peppers into colander. Add onion and 1 tsp. of the salt; let stand in colander 3 hours, pressing occasionally with back of spoon to extract as much moisture as possible. Place pepper mixture in 6- or 8-qt. saucepot. Add vinegar, lemon juice, remaining 1 tsp. salt and the spices; mix well.
• Stir sugar into prepared peppers in saucepot. Add butter to reduce foaming, if desired. Bring mixture to full rolling boil (a boil that doesn't stop bubbling when stirred) on high heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to medium low; simmer 10 min., stirring occasionally.
• Stir in pectin. Return to full rolling boil and boil exactly 1 min., stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Stir in cumin seeds. Skim off any foam with metal spoon.
• Ladle immediately into prepared jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of tops. Wipe jar rims and threads. Cover with 2-piece lids. Screw bands tightly. Place jars on elevated rack in canner. Lower rack into canner. (Water must cover jars by 1 to 2 inches. Add boiling water, if necessary.) Cover; bring water to gentle boil. Process 10 min.. Remove jars and place upright on towel to cool completely. After jars cool, check seals by pressing middle of lid with finger. (If lid springs back, lid is not sealed and refrigeration is necessary.)

PEPPER JELLY

Steps:

• In a large, stainless steel saucepan, combine green pepper, white vinegar, and white sugar. Bring to a boil, and cook for 6 minutes, stirring constantly.
• Stir in liquid pectin, and continue to boil for 3 more minutes, stirring constantly. Skim off foam with a metal spoon, and remove pan from heat
• Ladle jelly into sterilized jars, leaving a 1/2 inch space at the top. Seal, and process in a boiling-water canner for 5 minutes.

NAUGHTY NELLIE'S FIVE PEPPER JELLY

Steps:

• Remove the seeds and stems from the bell peppers and coarsely chop them.
• Place the chopped peppers in a food processor and process until they are finely chopped.
• Put the processed peppers into a colander and add the onion, jalapeno and 1 teaspoon of the salt.
• Allow to drain for 3 hours.
• Press to extract as much of the moisture as possible.
• Transfer the mixture to a large heavy non-reactive saucepan.
• Stir in the sugar, vinegar, lemon juice, chile powder, cayenne, crushed red pepper and the remaining salt.
• Bring to a boil, stirring, and cook for 10 minutes.
• Add the pectin and boil for exactly 1 minute, stirring constantly.
• Turn off the heat, stir in the toasted cumin seeds and allow to stand for 5 minutes.
• Stir to distribute the chopped peppers evenly and pour into hot sterilized half-pint jars.
• Wipe the rims clean with a damp towel and seal with new lids and metal rings.
• Place the jars on a rack, without letting them touch, in a deep canning kettle with water to cover by 1 inch.
• Cover the kettle and bring to a boil.
• Once the water comes to a boil, boil for five more minutes.
• Remove the jars to a cooling rack and allow them to cool completely before storing.