Raspberry Habanero Pepper Jelly Recipe

This fiery Raspberry Habanero Pepper Jelly is a Christmas favorite, perfect for gifting or enjoying yourself! Customize the heat to your liking – from subtly spicy to intensely hot – using 4 or more habaneros. Spread it on cream cheese and crackers, glaze your holiday ham or pork, or elevate a simple ham sandwich. The vibrant raspberry flavor balances the habanero's kick beautifully. Prepare to be amazed!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 380.4 kcal
Protein 1g
Rating 4.5 (10 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Raspberry Habanero Pepper Jelly

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How to Make Raspberry Habanero Pepper Jelly

  1. Finely chop 4-6 habanero peppers (adjust for desired heat) in a food processor.
  2. Combine 3 cups raspberries, 1 cup water, and all but 1/2 cup of the chopped habaneros in a large saucepan.
  3. Bring mixture to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
  4. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve or jelly bag, pressing on the solids to extract as much juice as possible. You should have approximately 2 cups of juice.
  6. Return the strained juice to a clean saucepan.
  7. Add 1/4 cup white vinegar and the reserved 1/2 cup chopped habaneros.
  8. Let cool for 15 minutes.
  9. Stir in 1 package (1.75 oz) liquid pectin.
  10. Bring the mixture to a full rolling boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly.
  11. Add 4 cups granulated sugar and stir until completely dissolved.
  12. Return to a rolling boil and boil hard for exactly 2 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent scorching.
  13. Remove from heat and skim off any foam.
  14. Ladle the hot jelly into sterilized pint jars, leaving 1/8 inch headspace.
  15. Wipe jar rims clean, and seal with lids and rings.
  16. Process jars in a boiling water bath for 5 minutes.
  17. Let cool completely. You should yield approximately 10-12 four-ounce jars.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

357g

Fat

0g

Carbs

32g

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