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Blackberry Jalapeno Pepper Jelly

Author: Southern Made Simple

Ingredients

  • 2 cups blackberries fresh or frozen
  • 2 packets of liquid pectin most boxes come with 2 pouches inside - be sure to check!
  • 1 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 6 1/2 cups sugar
  • 6-7 jalapenos - seeded
  • 2 Tbs lemon juice

Instructions

  • Thoroughly wash mason or canning jars and lids and allow to heat in oven or in hot water inside a large canning pot
  • Remove stems and seeds from jalapenos. (I recommend wearing latex gloves while handling hot peppers)
  • Using a knife or herb sheers, finely dice jalapenos and place into a bowl
  • In a small blender or food processor, blend 2 cups blackberries and 2 Tbs lemon juice until it creates a very thick pulp
  • In a large/deep pot, bring apple cider vinegar, sugar and jalapenos to a rolling boil
  • Reduce heat and pour blackberry mixture into pot using a fine mesh strainer. You'll have to stir, smash and press the pulp well to make sure you get all of the juice out!
  • Add in pectin and allow to boil for an additional 3-4 minutes
  • Remove from heat and allow to cool for 2-3 minutes - skim off foam from top of jelly
  • Remove jars and lids from oven or from hot water and dry thoroughly
  • Pour jelly into hot jars and place lids on top
  • Process jars in a hot water canner for 10 minutes
  • Remove jars from canner and allow them to sit untouched on the counter until all lids properly seal
  • (Makes 8 jelly-sized jars)

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