
Sweet, spicy, and impossibly glossy, this pepper jelly hits every note — tangy from apple cider vinegar, bright from a trio of fresh peppers, and just the right amount of fiery depending on how bold you want to go with those jalapeños. For anyone managing eosinophilic esophagitis, homemade condiments are often the safest route because you control every single ingredient that goes into the jar. Store-bought jellies and spreads can hide unexpected additives or trigger ingredients, but this recipe keeps things clean and straightforward with nothing but peppers, sugar, vinegar, salt, and pectin. The full water bath canning process means you end up with shelf-stable jars you can reach for whenever you need a reliable, safe condiment on hand. Spread it over a plain cracker, swirl it into a sauce, or use it as a glaze — the versatility is genuinely impressive. The technique is more methodical than difficult, and following the timing closely is what gives you that beautiful, set jelly with a glossy finish every time.
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Sterilize 6 half-pint (8 oz) mason jars by submerging them in a water bath canner or large stockpot filled with water, bringing to a boil, and boiling for 10 minutes. Keep the jars in the hot water until ready to fill. Place the lids in a small saucepan of hot (not boiling) water to soften the sealing compound.
Pulse the red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and jalapeños in a food processor until very finely minced — pieces should be no larger than 1/8 inch. Measure the minced peppers after processing; you need exactly 1 1/2 cups red bell pepper, 1/2 cup green bell pepper, and 1/2 cup jalapeño. Adjust quantities as needed.
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