Green Pepper Jelly - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. ground fresh green pepper
1/4 c. ground jalapeno pepper
6 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. white vinegar
1 (6 oz.) bottle liquid pectin
8 to 9 drops green food coloring

Preparation

In a large saucepan, combine green pepper, jalapeno peppers, sugar and vinegar.
Heat to boiling.
Boil 1 minute, stirring to prevent boiling over.
Remove from heat.
Stir in pectin, mixing well.
Let stand for 5 minutes.
Skim off white film which forms on top.
Mix in food coloring.
Strain if you prefer a clear jelly.
Pour into hot sterilized jars.
Top with sterilized 2 part lids and tighten bands.
(Do not double recipe.)