Peanut Free Pepper Jelly
Few condiments earn a permanent spot on the charcuterie board quite like a glossy, jewel-toned pepper jelly. This version balances sweet and heat beautifully — red and green bell peppers bring fruity depth while jalapeños add a slow, satisfying kick that you can dial up or down depending on how bold you want to go. The whole thing comes together with apple cider vinegar, sugar, and liquid pectin, so every ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify as safe for anyone avoiding peanuts or tree nuts. Store-bought jellies and preserves can be a gamble when it comes to shared production lines, but making your own batch at home puts you in complete control. The water bath canning process seals everything into shelf-stable jars that make genuinely impressive gifts — or a pantry staple you'll reach for constantly. Spread it over cream cheese with crackers, glaze a pork tenderloin, or spoon it straight onto a biscuit and watch it disappear.
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6 servings
- 1 ½ cups red bell pepper, finely minced (about 2 medium peppers)
- ½ cup green bell pepper, finely minced (about 1 small pepper)
- ½ cup jalapeño peppers, finely minced (about 4–5 jalapeños, seeds and ribs removed for medium heat or kept for more heat)
- 6 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 ½ cups apple cider vinegar
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 pouches (3 oz total) liquid pectin
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- 1
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.
- 2
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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