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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 80 |
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We enjoy this fiery pepper spread on crackers with cream cheese. It also makes a terrific holiday gift. For a milder flavor and different color, substitute a green bell pepper, jalapeno peppers for the habaneros and green food coloring. Ingredients:
1-1/2 cups white vinegar |
1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into wedges |
2/3 cup chopped habanero peppers |
6 cups sugar, divided |
2 pouches (3 ounces each) liquid fruit pectin |
1 teaspoon red food coloring, optional |
cream cheese and crackers |
Directions:
1. Place vinegar and peppers in a blender; cover and puree. Add 2 cups sugar; blend well. Pour into a saucepan. Stir in the remaining sugar; bring to a boil. Strain mixture and return to pan. Stir in pectin and food coloring if desired. Return to a rolling boil over high heat. Boil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
2. Remove from the heat; skim off foam. Carefully ladle hot mixture into hot sterilized half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles, wipe rims and adjust lids. Process for 5 minutes in a boiling-water canner.
3. Serve with cream cheese on crackers. Yield: 5 half-pints.
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