Name: Sweet and Spicy Chile Pepper Jelly
Yield: Makes about 3 cups
Ingredients: 4 red bell peppers, coarsely chopped; 2 red chiles (such as Fresno), coarsely chopped; 3 cups sugar; 1 1/2 cups apple cider vinegar; heatproof jars

Sweet and Spicy Chile Pepper JellyMichael Graydon & Nikole Herriott

Recipe information

Yield
Makes about 3 cups

Ingredients

4 red bell peppers, coarsely chopped

2 red chiles (such as Fresno), coarsely chopped

3 cups sugar

1 1/2 cups apple cider vinegar

Special equipment:

heatproof jars

Preparation

Step 1
Pulse 4 coarsely chopped red bell peppers and 2 coarsely chopped red chiles (such as Fresno) in a food processor until very finely chopped (be careful not to purée). Transfer to a large saucepan and add 3 cups sugar and 1 1/2 cups apple cider vinegar. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until liquid is reduced by twothirds, about 1 hour.
Step 2
Transfer jelly to heatproof jars; cover and chill until set, about 4 hours.

TagsJam Spreads Condiment Bell Pepper Vegetable Chile Vegan Vegetarian Dairy Free Make Ahead Simmer Food Processor Bon Appétit

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