Jalapeno Pepper Jelly Recipe

Spice up your life with this fiery Jalapeno Pepper Jelly! Perfect as a zesty appetizer with crackers or cream cheese, or elevate your classic PB&J with a kick! This recipe delivers sweet heat in every spoonful. Easy to make and guaranteed to impress!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 110 mins
Calories 640.2 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 4.4 (29 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Jalapeno Pepper Jelly

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How to Make Jalapeno Pepper Jelly

  1. Wash and finely chop the jalapenos, removing seeds for less heat or leaving them in for extra spice.
  2. In a large saucepan, combine the jalapenos, sugar, vinegar, and pectin.
  3. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly.
  4. Once boiling, continue to boil hard for 1 minute, stirring constantly to prevent scorching.
  5. Remove from heat and skim off any foam that forms on the surface.
  6. Ladle the hot jelly into sterilized jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace.
  7. Wipe the rims of the jars clean, then seal with lids and rings.
  8. Process the jars in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes (adjust time based on your altitude – consult a canning guide for specifics).
  9. Remove jars from the canner and let them cool completely. You should hear a ‘pop’ sound as the jars seal.
  10. Once cooled, check the seals by pressing on the center of each lid. If the lid doesn’t flex, it’s sealed!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

643g

Fat

0g

Carbs

54g