Crescendo -- Five Pepper Jelly - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    1/2 lb maistro sweet bell pepper
    1/2 lb crescendo sweet pointed bell pepper
    1/4 lb dolce super sweet baby bell pepper
    1/4 lb misto sweet red pepper
    3 gusto hot peppers, seeded and chopped finely
    3 1/2 cups sugar
    1 cup cider vinegar
    4 tablespoons pectin, liquid
Preparation
    Cut peppers into 1-inch pieces and in a food processor chop very finely (remember to remove the GustoTM seeds - they're HOT!).
    Transfer chopped peppers to a deep kettle, add sugar, vinegar, and bring to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
    Stir in pectin and boil over moderately high heat, stirring, until it reaches the jelly stage (222\u00b0F on a candy thermometer).
    Transfer the jelly to sterilized Mason-type jars, filling the jars to within 1/4 inch of the tops.
    Run a clean silicone spatula between the jelly and the sides of the jars to eliminate air bubbles. Wipe the rims with a dampened towel and seal the jars.
    Note:Special equipment: instant read or candy thermometer, canning tongs.

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