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This easy jalapeño jelly recipe is spicy, sweet, tangy, and delicious! It comes together in a snap and is great on just about everything! I used it to make a DELICIOUS grilled cheese sandwich and some jalapeño, peach, and goat cheese appetizers.

Photo of jalapeño jelly on a wooden board surrounded by peach jalapeño crostini
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I used a jalapeño jelly to liven up some grilled cheese sandwiches recently and people kept asking for the jelly recipe. My jelly was store-bought but all the questions motivated me to whip up a batch. It’s really beyond easy to make any kind of jelly as long as you have some pectin to dump in.

Pectin is extracted from ripe fruits to use as a setting agent. When added to a jam or jelly the consistency becomes MUCH thicker making it perfect for spreading.

how to Make Jalapeño Jelly

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  1. Take the tops of the peppers off, cut them in half. 
  2. Remove the pith and seeds.
  3. Put the cleaned peppers into a food processor.
  4. Add half of the vinegar.
  5. Process until liquified. 
  6. In a pan, add sugar. 
  7. Pour in vinegar, stir and melt.
  8. Add the peppers. 
  9. Bring to a boil for 10 minutes stirring frequently
  10. After, turn the heat down to add the packet of liquid pectin. 
  11. Stir, and bring back to a hard boil for 1 minute.
  12. Pour the jam into jars and let them set to room temperature.

Pro Tips for this Jalapeño Jelly

  • If you want more of a kick then add in some spicier peppers like habanero or Thai chilis. You can blend them together with the jalapeños or slice thinly and mix in at the end.
  • The vinegar imparts a wonderful tang but you can reduce it for a more sweet and spicy flavor profile.
  • The jelly will become a golden color after cooking down. A few drops of green food coloring can be added to get a more verdant look.

A jar of Jalapeño Jelly next to pieces of french bread with the jelly and peaches.

A Delicious Way to Enjoy This Pepper Jelly

  1. Cut some bread into slices, toast lightly if desired.
  2. Spread some cheese on top. I’ve enjoyed this with ricotta and goat cheese.
  3. Add a liberal smear of jalapeño jelly.
  4. Top with peach slices and a sprinkle of fresh basil.

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If you’ve tried this jalapeño jelly recipe, don’t forget to leave a rating and let me know how you got on in the comments below, I love hearing from you!

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5 from 2 votes

Jalapeno Jelly

This spicy, sweet, and tangy jelly made from fresh jalapeños comes together in a snap and is great on just a bout everything!
Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Total Time 16 minutes
Servings 64 servings
Calories 45kcal
Author John Kanell

Ingredients

INGREDIENTS

  • 6 medium jalapeno peppers
  • 3 cups sugar 710 mL
  • 1 cup cider vinegar 236 mL
  • 1 packet of ball liquid pectin

Instructions

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Take the tops of the peppers off, cut them in half and remove the pith and seeds.
  • Put the cleaned peppers into a food processor.
  • Add half of the vinegar.
  • Process until liquified, then pour the liquid into a pot.
  • In a pan, add sugar. Pour in vinegar, stir and melt.
  • Add the peppers. Bring to a boil for 10 minutes stirring frequently
  • After, turn the heat down to add the packet of liquid pectin, stir, and bring back to a hard boil for 1 minute.
  • Pour the jam into jars and let them set to room temperature.

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Notes

  • If you want more of a kick then add in some spicier peppers like habanero or Thai chilis. You can blend them together with the jalapeños or slice thinly and mix in at the end.
  • The vinegar imparts a wonderful tang but you can reduce it for a more sweet and spicy flavor profile.
  • The jelly will become a golden color after cooking down. A few drops of green food coloring can be added to get a more verdant look. 
  • Steps to Make this Jelly

Nutrition

Serving: 1tbsp | Calories: 45kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Sodium: 35mg | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin C: 3mg
*Nutrition Disclaimer
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