The Recipe for Pepper Jelly
Learn how to make delicious pepper jelly with sweet peppers and jalapenos with this simple step-by-step tutorial! For long-term storage, find out how to can or freeze this homemade jelly recipe.
Pepper Jelly Recipe
As the weather heats up, so does the pepper production. When you need a great recipe to use up your garden goodies, this pepper jelly is perfect! With a mix of jalapenos and sweet peppers, this beautiful, delicious jelly is mild and a bit sweet. You’ll love it on a bit of cream cheese and crackers!
I’m including canning instructions so that you can store this delicious jelly in the pantry longterm. If you don’t have a canning kit, you can still make the jelly and freeze it up to a year! I’ve included freezing instructions below as well.
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How to Make Pepper Jelly
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This easy step-by-step guide teaches how to make delicious pepper jelly with jalapenos and sweet peppers! Learn how to can or freeze this homemade jelly recipe for longterm storage.
Pepper Jelly Recipe
As the weather heats up, so does the pepper production. When you need a great recipe to use up your garden goodies, this pepper jelly is perfect! With a mix of jalapenos and sweet peppers, this beautiful, delicious jelly is mild and a bit sweet. You’ll love it on a bit of cream cheese and crackers!
I’m including canning instructions so that you can store this delicious jelly in the pantry longterm. If you don’t have a canning kit, you can still make the jelly and freeze it up to a year! I’ve included freezing instructions below as well.
Which peppers do you use for pepper jelly?
Many varieties of peppers are grown in the home garden, and any of them can be used while making pepper jelly. The peppers I will be using to make pepper jelly today will be jalapenos and sweet peppers. You can also use bell peppers, banana peppers, and a wide range of hot peppers if you prefer. My audience (the grandkids) isn’t big on hot foods, so I will keep things mild.
Pepper Jelly Ingredients and Tools:
Here’s a quick overview of what you’ll need for this recipe. Find exact measurements in the recipe card at the bottom of the page.
- Fresh peppers – Use a variety of colors for the prettiest look!
- Fruit Pectin – This is a natural thickener that will help create that jelly texture.
- Apple Cider Vinegar – This helps the pectin set correctly. Distilled white vinegar is also fine to use, but you get a more complementary flavor from the cider vinegar.
- Sugar – This creates the perfect balance of flavor with the peppers and is essential to creating the jelly texture.
You’ll also need a sharp knife (or food processor), canning jars with lids & bands, measuring cups, and a canning jar kit (or good set of tongs).
How to make pepper jelly
This is an easy canning project that can get you months worth of jelly. Follow the step-by-step guide for this easy homemade canned recipe.
Prep the peppers
First, decide how hot you want your jelly because this will impact the ratio of peppers you need. If you’re keeping it very mild, try 3 1/2 cups of sweet peppers with just 1/2 cup of jalapenos. For a little more spice, try 3 cups of sweet peppers and a full cup of jalapenos.
Once you’ve decided, sort your peppers and wash them. Dice your peppers, place them in a bowl, and set them aside for now.
