Artificial Food Coloring Free Pepper Jelly

That jewel-toned spread hits every note at once — sweet, tangy, and just enough heat to keep things interesting. Store-bought jellies and condiments are notorious for sneaking in synthetic dyes to boost their color, but this one gets its gorgeous ruby hue entirely from fresh red and green bell peppers and jalapeños. Nothing artificial, nothing mysterious — just real produce, apple cider vinegar, sugar, and pectin doing exactly what they're supposed to do. The heat level is completely in your hands, since you can pull the seeds and ribs from the jalapeños for a gentler kick or leave them in when you want something with a little more fire. The water bath canning process means you'll end up with shelf-stable jars you can gift, stock your pantry with, or crack open whenever a block of cream cheese needs a serious upgrade. It's the kind of homemade project that looks impressive but follows a straightforward method, and the payoff — glossy, properly set jelly with clean, vibrant flavor — is absolutely worth it.

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