Sweet, tangy and delicious, Spicy Red Pepper Jelly is the perfect condiment to serve with cream cheese and crackers. It’s also delicious as a sauce for chicken or pork. This recipe is made with NO added commercial pectin.
Prep Time 10 minutesmins
Cook Time 30 minutesmins
Total Time 40 minutesmins
Serves 20(3 x 250ml / 1 cup capacity Jars)
Ingredients
2red bell peppers / capsicumsor 1 red, 1 yellow
2-3chilli peppersto taste
1granny smith applecored and grated
400gsugar
250mlwhite or apple cider vinegar
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Instructions
DICE THE PEPPERS: Finely dice the peppers and chilli. It is better to use a food processor, as this helps to release the juices, but you can do this by hand if you like. Grate the apple, then put the peppers and the apple into a large, heavy-based saucepan.
2 red bell peppers / capsicums, 2-3 chilli peppers, 1 granny smith apple
ADD SUGAR AND VINEGAR: Stir through the sugar and vinegar, then heat gently, stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Bring the mixture to a rolling simmer, then simmer for 20 minutes until the mixture has reduced and begun to thicken.
400 g sugar, 250 ml white or apple cider vinegar
PREPARE YOUR JARS: Meanwhile, heat the oven to 120°C / 250°F / Gas ½ and wash your jars in warm soapy water. Place the jars in a baking dish in the oven to sterilise. Place the lids in a heatproof bowl and pour over boiling water.
JAR AND COOL: After the jelly has reduced, allow to cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a heatproof jug. Pour into the hot, sterilised jars. If you find the pieces of pepper are floating to the top of the jar, invert the jars every 10 minutes until set.
SETTING TIME: The jelly will be still quite liquid while hot. Allow to set and gel overnight. Store in a cool dry place and don’t forget to label the jars.
Notes
If you are having trouble filling your jars without making a mess all over the counter (like me), try using a jam funnel like this one. Trust, me, life-changing!