Pepper Jelly Appetizer Recipes

RED PEPPER JELLY

Steps:

• Begin by sterilizing six 8-ounce canning jars and lids according to the manufacturer's instructions. Begin heating your water in a hot water canner for processing.
• Place the red bell peppers, green bell peppers, and jalapeño peppers into a large saucepan over high heat. Mix in the apple cider vinegar and Sure-Jell pectin. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil while stirring constantly. Then, quickly stir in the sugar. Return to a rolling boil and boil for 2-3 minutes. Remove from the heat and skim off any foam.
• Then, quickly ladle the jelly into your prepared jars, filling each to 1/4 inch from the top. Cover with flat lids; then screw on the bands tightly.
• Place the jars into the canning rack, and slowly lower the jars into the canner. The water should cover the jars completely, and should be hot but not boiling. Bring water to a boil and process for five minutes.
• Remove the jars and allow them to cool completely.
• To serve the Red Pepper Jelly Appetizer Simply, place the block of Cream Cheese on a plate. Then, spoon the red pepper jelly on top of the cream cheese. Serve with crackers.

PEPPER JELLY APPETIZER

Steps:

• Spread jelly over the block of cream cheese. Serve with your favorite crackers.

HOT PEPPER JELLY KIELBASA APPETIZER

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish.
• Cut the kielbasa into 24 sllices.
• Place the kielbasa and the hot pepper jelly in the baking dish and stir until kielbasa is well coated.
• Bake for 30-35 minutes until heated and slightly caramelized, stirring several times during the cooking process.
• Serve hot with toothpicks.

EASY RED PEPPER JELLY

Steps:

• Sterilize canning jars and set aside.
• Prepare all peppers by seeding and mincing.
• Place peppers in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
• Add apple cider vinegar and powdered Pectin.
• Bring heat to high and stir constantly until you reach a rolling boil. Remove from heat once you reach a rolling boil.
• Mix in sugar and return to pan to high heat.
• Return to a rolling boil and let boil for 1 minute.
• Fill jars with jelly until it reaches 1/4" from the top of the jar.
• Screw lids on jars and place in a large pot filled with hot water. Be sure jars are completely submerged.
• Heat water with jars over high heat until it reaches a rolling boil, then boil for 5 minutes.
• Remove from heat and let jars sit in water until cool.
• Check seals by pressing down on the center of the lid when cool. If the lid pops when pushed, it can be stored at room temperature, otherwise store in the refrigerator.
• Pour jelly over cream cheese and serve with crackers.

PEPPER JELLY HOGS IN A BLANKET

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°. Coat 24 mini muffin cups with cooking spray. , Unroll crescent dough and separate into 2 rectangles; press perforations to seal. Cut dough lengthwise into ¾-in. strips. Wrap a strip of dough around a sausage slice, gently stretching dough as you roll. Place cut side up in a muffin cup; repeat with remaining dough and sausage. Spoon pepper jelly over each slice. , Bake until golden brown, 12-15 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before removing to a serving plate. Serve warm with mustard.