Mamma'S Pepper Jelly - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. any variety of fresh hot pepper
1/2 c. jalapeno pepper (even if jalapeno pepper is used as the pepper of your choice)
1/4 c. bell pepper
1 1/2 c. vinegar
6 c. sugar
1 plastic bag Certo (a gelling agent that comes two bags per box)
red or green food coloring, if desired

Preparation

Place peppers and vinegar into a blender container.
Chop to medium-fine consistency.
Pour into large stainless steel boiler. Add sugar, stirring to mix well.
Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly.
(Watch carefully to prevent mixture from boiling over.)
Remove from heat.
Strain through a large stainless steel strainer.
Return to a boil; boil for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
Remove from heat.
Immediately add Certo and a drop or two of red or green food coloring, if desired.
Pour jelly into sterilized jars and seal.
Give jelly as gifts or serve as a spread with cream cheese and crackers.
Makes 6 (1/2 pint) jars.