Pepper Jelly - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 large bell peppers, seeded
1/4 c. fresh hot peppers (optional)
1 1/2 c. white vinegar
6 1/2 c. sugar
1 bottle liquid pectin
3 to 4 drops green food coloring

Preparation

Place the green peppers and hot peppers in a blender container.
Add a small amount of vinegar and blend well.
Pour this mixture into a large saucepan and add the sugar and remaining vinegar.
Bring it to a rolling boil over medium heat and add the liquid pectin; stir for 1 minute.
Bring to a boil again and boil for 1 minute.
Skim any foam from the jelly and add the food coloring.
Pour it into hot, sterilized jelly jars and seal.
This makes about 4 1/2 pints.