Ingredients
4 cups fresh peaches, peeled, pitted, and finely chopped (about 4 large peaches)
1 cup bell peppers, finely chopped (any color)
1/2 cup jalapeño peppers, finely chopped (seeds and membranes removed for milder heat)
1 cup apple cider vinegar
1 package (1.75 oz) powdered fruit pectin (low-sugar or regular)
5 cups granulated sugar
Instructions
1. **Prepare Jars:** Sterilize 6-7 half-pint (8 oz) canning jars and their lids by boiling them in water for 10 minutes. Keep them in hot water until ready to use.
2. **Combine Ingredients:** In a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, combine the chopped peaches, bell peppers, jalapeños, and apple cider vinegar.
3. **Bring to a Boil:** Bring the mixture to a full rolling boil over high heat, stirring frequently.
4. **Add Pectin:** Stir in the powdered pectin until it is completely dissolved. Return the mixture to a full rolling boil.
5. **Add Sugar:** Add all 5 cups of sugar at once and stir constantly until the sugar is fully dissolved.
6. **Boil Again:** Return the mixture to a full rolling boil that cannot be stirred down. Boil hard for exactly 1 minute, stirring constantly.
7. **Skim and Fill:** Remove the pot from the heat. Skim off any foam that has formed on the surface. Carefully ladle the hot jelly into the sterilized jars, leaving 1/4 inch of headspace at the top.
8. **Process Jars:** Wipe the rims of the jars clean, center the flat lids, and screw on the bands until fingertip-tight. Place the jars in a boiling water bath canner, ensuring they are covered by at least 1 inch of water. Bring to a boil and process for 10 minutes.
9. **Cool and Check Seals:** Remove the jars from the canner using a jar lifter and place them on a towel to cool for 24 hours. Do not disturb them. After 24 hours, check the seals (the lids should not pop when pressed).
Notes
6-7 half-pint (8 oz) canning jars with lids
Large stockpot or Dutch oven
Boiling water bath canner with rack
Canning tools (jar lifter, funnel, etc.)
Ladle
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 48 (makes about 6 half-pint jars, 2 tbsp per serving)