Apple Chipotle Jelly Recipe
- 1 Tbsp. chopped chipotle chiles, (to 2 tbsp.)
- 2 c. apple juice
- 6 1/2 c. sugar
- 1 c. cider vinegar
- 1 x 1 3/4 ounce box dry fruit pectin, (such as Sure-Jell)
- If using dry chipotles, soak them in 1/2 c. hot apple juice for 30 min, then remove the stems and mince the chiles.
- If using canned chipotles, mince them.
- For a milder jelly, you can remove the seeds.
- Combine the sugar, remaining apple juice, vinegar, and chipotles in a large heavy saucepan, and stir to mix.
- Simmer the mix over medium heat, stirring gently, till the sugar is completely dissolved, about 5 min.
- Skim off any foam which rises to the surface.
- Stir in the dry and liquid pectins and boil for 2 min.
- Skim well.
- Pour the mix into sterile jelly jars (3 1-pint jars or possibly 6 1-c. jars) and cover tightly.
- Invert the jars for 10 min then reinvert.
- Shake the jars from time to time as the jelly cools to proportionately distribute the pepper pcs.
- They jelly will keep for several months in a cold, dark place, unopened.
- Chill it once it is opened.
- Yield:"6 c."
chipotle chiles, apple juice, sugar, cider vinegar
Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/apple-chipotle-jelly-66526 (may not work)