Habanero Jelly Recipe

Ignite your taste buds with this fiery Habanero Jelly recipe! Originally from pepperfool.com (Brent Thompson, 6/6/1996), this recipe creates a delicious, spicy jelly perfect for spreading on crackers with cream cheese or gifting to fellow spice lovers. Get ready for a flavor explosion!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 120 mins
Calories 950.5 kcal
Protein 2g
Rating 4.0 (5 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Habanero Jelly

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How to Make Habanero Jelly

  1. Wash and finely chop the habaneros. Wear gloves to avoid skin irritation!
  2. Combine the chopped habaneros, vinegar, and water in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
  3. In a separate saucepan, combine the sugar and pectin. Gradually whisk in the hot habanero mixture.
  4. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Remove from heat.
  5. Skim off any foam from the surface.
  6. Ladle the hot jelly into sterilized jars, leaving ½ inch headspace.
  7. Wipe the jar rims clean, place lids and rings on jars, and process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.
  8. Remove jars from the water bath and let cool completely. You should hear a ‘pop’ as the jars seal.
  9. Once completely cool, check seals by pressing down on the center of each lid. If the lid doesn't flex, it's sealed.
  10. Store sealed jars in a cool, dark place. Enjoy your homemade Habanero Jelly!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

950g

Fat

0g

Carbs

80g