Hot Pepper Toasted Pecan Jelly |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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got this from the magazine that our local electric co-op sends out. i altered it somewhat. cooking time does not include time for water to boil in water bath canner. this is a soft jel. this is not hot , but a sublte pepper flavor. Ingredients:
1 cup water |
2 tablespoons hot pepper sauce (such as tabasco) |
1/3 cup lemon juice |
3 cups sugar |
3 ounces liquid pectin |
red food coloring |
1/2 cup crushed toasted pecans |
Directions:
1. To toast the pecans:.
2. Place a single layer on a baking sheet and bake at 300 degrees for 10 minutes. Stir often. Toasted pecans should be light brown and crisp.
3. To make the jelly:.
4. In a large saucepan, combine water, hot pepper sauce, lemon juice, and sugar.
5. Bring mixture boil, stir constantly.
6. Add pectin and a few drops of food coloring.
7. Let mixture come to a full rolling boil and continue boiling for 30 seconds.
8. Add pecans.
9. Remove from heat and skim off any and all the foam.
10. Pour into three 8-ounce sterilized canning jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace in each.
11. Wipe rims of jars clean and put on pre-heated lids and screw rings just until fingertip tight.
12. Process in a boiling water bath for 5 minutes.
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