Apple Pepper Jelly From Concentrate Recipe

Ingredients for Apple Pepper Jelly From Concentrate

• Apple Juice Concentrate
• 4 cups granulated sugar
• Pectin
• 3 cups water
• Hot Peppers

How to Make Apple Pepper Jelly From Concentrate

1. Measure 4 cups apple juice concentrate into a 6-8 quart saucepot.
2. Add 3 cups water and stir until well combined.
3. Add 1-2 cups crushed jalapeño peppers (or your preferred peppers); remove seeds for less heat. Let stand for 1 hour to infuse flavor.
4. Measure 4 cups granulated sugar and set aside.
5. Stir 1 pouch (1.75 oz) powdered fruit pectin into the apple juice mixture.
6. Bring the mixture to a full rolling boil that cannot be stirred down, stirring constantly. This is crucial for proper setting.
7. Immediately stir in the 4 cups of sugar.
8. Return to a full rolling boil (a boil that cannot be stirred down) and boil hard for exactly 1 minute, stirring constantly.
9. Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes to allow foam to settle.
10. Skim off any foam from the surface.
11. Immediately ladle the hot jelly into sterilized 8-ounce glass jars, leaving ¼-inch headspace.
12. Process jars in a boiling water bath for 5 minutes. Ensure jars are fully submerged.
13. Remove jars and let cool completely. You should hear a ‘pop’ sound as the jars seal.