Pineapple Jalapeno Jelly Recipes

PINEAPPLE JALAPENO MARMALADE

Steps:

• Combine the pineapple, sugar, orange zest, orange juice, lemon zest, lemon juice and jalapenos in medium saucepan.
• Bring mixture to a rapid boil over high heat, stirring frequently. Lower heat to medium and continue to cook for 15 minutes, stirring often to prevent scorching.
• Remove from heat and cool before serving.
• Store in refrigerator for up to 1 month or in the freezer for 6 months.

PINEAPPLE-JALAPENO PICKLE RELISH

Steps:

• Combine the relish, pineapple, jalapenos and lemon juice in a small bowl. Serve as a great twist on your favorite hot dog recipe.

HOMEMADE JALAPENO PEPPER JELLY

Steps:

• Combine the bell peppers, chile peppers, vinegar, sugar, and cayenne pepper in a large pot. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently. When the mixture comes to a rolling boil that cannot be stirred down, stir in the pectin. Cook for 5 more minutes at a boil, then remove from the heat. Stir in the green food coloring, if desired.
• Ladle jelly into hot sterile jars leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Process jars in a boiling water bath for 5 to 10 minutes to ensure a good seal.

PINEAPPLE JALAPENO 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 jars well before filling.
• Pare and finely chop or grind pineapples. I prefer grinding because it releases the juices better.
• Place 3 layers of damp cheesecloth or jelly bag in large strainer over bowl.
• Pour prepared fruit into cheesecloth. Tie cheesecloth closedand let drip into bowl until dripping stops. Press gently.
• Measure exactly 3 cups juice into 6- or 8-quart saucepot. You should have enough juice, but if you don't you can add up to 1/2 cup water, or unsweetened canned pineapple juice.
• Add finely ground peppers to juice.
• Stir sugar into juice in saucepot.
• Bring mixture to full rolling boil (a boil that doesn't stop bubbling when stirred) on high heat, stirring constantly.
• Stir in pectin quickly. Return to full rolling boil and boil exactly 1 minute, stirring constantly.
• Remove from heat & skim off any foam with metal spoon.
• Ladle quickly into prepared jars, filling to within 1/8 inch of tops. Wipe jar rims and threads.
• Cover with two-piece lids.
• Screw bands on finger tight.
• Place jars in a water bath canner, water must cover jars by 1 to 2 inches; add boiling water if needed.
• Cover; bring water to gentle boil & process 5 minutes.
• Remove jars and place upright on a 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.)

JALAPENO JELLY

Steps:

• Combine the green bell pepper and 12 jalapeno peppers in the container of a food processor or blender. Process until finely chopped. This can be done in batches, if the peppers do not fit.
• Transfer the peppers to a large saucepan, and stir in the cider vinegar. Bring to a boil, and let simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Strain the mixture through at least 2 layers of cheesecloth, and discard pulp. You should have about 1 cup of liquid.
• Return the liquid to the saucepan, and stir in the salt and sugar until dissolved. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. When the mixture comes to a rolling boil (one that cannot be stirred down), boil for one minute, then stir in the liquid pectin.
• Stir in the remaining jalapeno peppers, and ladle into sterile jars leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Seal jars in a hot water bath. Refrigerate jelly after seal is broken.

PINEAPPLE 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 jars well before filling.
• PARE and finely chop or grind pineapples. I prefer grinding because it releases the juices better.
• Place 3 layers of damp cheesecloth or jelly bag in large strainer over bowl.
• Pour prepared fruit into cheesecloth. Tie cheesecloth closedand let drip into bowl until dripping stops. Press gently.
• Measure exactly 3 cups juice into 6- or 8-quart saucepot. You should have enough juice, but if you don't you can add up to 1/2 cup water, or unsweetened canned pineapple juice.
• Add finely ground peppers to juice.
• STIR sugar into juice 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.
• STIR in pectin quickly. Return to full rolling boil and boil exactly 1 minute, stirring constantly.
• Remove from heat & skim off any foam with metal spoon.
• LADLE quickly into prepared jars, filling to within 1/8 inch of tops. Wipe jar rims and threads.
• Cover with two-piece lids.
• Screw bands tightly.
• Place jars in a water bath canner, water must cover jars by 1 to 2 inches; add boiling water if needed.
• Cover; bring water to gentle boil & process 5 minutes.
• Remove jars and place upright on a 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.

SURE.JELL FRESH PINEAPPLE JAM

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 jars well before filling.
• Peel and core pineapples. Finely chop or grind fruit. Measure exactly 4-1/2 cups prepared pineapple into 6- or 8-qt. saucepot. Stir in pectin. Add butter to reduce foaming. Bring to full rolling boil (a boil that doesn't stop bubbling when stirred) on high heat, stirring constantly.
• Add sugar. Return to full rolling boil and boil exactly 1 min., stirring constantly. Remove from heat. 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 two-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 5 min. Remove jars and place upright on a towel to cool completely. After jars cool, check seals by pressing middles of lids with finger. (If lids spring back, lids are not sealed and refrigeration is necessary.)

PINEAPPLE JALAPENO MARMALADE

Steps:

• Combine the pineapple, sugar, orange zest, orange juice, lemon zest, lemon juice and jalapenos in medium saucepan.
• Bring mixture to a rapid boil over high heat, stirring frequently. Lower heat to medium and continue to cook for 15 minutes, stirring often to prevent scorching.
• Remove from heat and cool before serving.
• Store in refrigerator for up to 1 month or in the freezer for 6 months.