Red Pepper Jelly is a wonderful condiment to have in your refrigerator. It has a lovely fresh peppers flavour that works extremely well with most fish dishes.
2 people8 minutes20 minutes
Ingredients
500gCaster Sugar
35mlFresh Lemon Juice
2tspPectin Powder Mix
with 1 tbsp of caster sugar
3 - Red Pepper
seeded and roughly chopped
125mlVinegar
Method
Place red peppers in a food processor and purée.
Combine the puréed peppers, sugar and vinegar in a large stainless-steel pan.
Bring to a boil for 2 minutes stirring constantly to avoid scorching.
Remove pot from heat and set for 10 minutes.
This allows the peppers to cook slowly in the residual heat and prevents them from floating on the surface.
Then, return pot to stove and bring again to the boil, Add lemon juice and pectin mixed with the caster sugar and simmer over medium heat for 3 -5 minutes, stirring occasionally. The pectin will help the jelly to set while cooling.
Pour into sterilized jars.
Store in cool dark area for 3 – 5 months.
Keep in the fridge when open and use within a month.