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Pepper Jelly
Recipe courtesy Paula Deen
Show: Paula's Home Cooking  Episode: Jellies, Jams, Preserves
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FABULOUS!!
12/23/2007 at 07:37pm
User: jaclynn from Branson, MO    User Rating:
I used this recipe as my first canning experience. Even though I wasn't aware that the jalapenos had to be deseeded it turned out better. Since making it I have used it on just about everything. I used red peppers instead and no food coloring and made a pretty christmas gift. Thank you, thank you, thank you.




nice
12/19/2004 at 01:53pm
User: LESLIE from holly, MI    User Rating:
good flavor, but too sweet. I could have added more jalapeno or maybe red pepper flakes. All in all this is not an offensive recipe to anyone, and it's pretty and easy to make. Guess who's getting jelly for Christmas this year... Everyone, including me!




Very good
12/18/2004 at 08:26am
User: LORRAINE from Berlin, NH    User Rating:
Very good. Enjoy it on cream cheese and crackers




Excellent Results
12/13/2004 at 10:03pm
User: RANDIE from st. joseph, MO    User Rating:
I made this jelly for friends and neighbors for Christmas and it was a hit!! It was very easy to make. Just remember to measure your pectin. The box contains 2 packs. You need to measure 1/2 cup, I needed to use 1 pkg and some of the other pkg.




Paula came through as usual
12/12/2006 at 06:48pm
User: Shirley from Anoka, MN    User Rating:
I have been making jellies for almost 50 years. I have made Paula's recipe many times and never a failed batch. I think it is perfect as is, but I found some of my family and friends didn't like the strong vinegar. So I reduced the vinegar to 1 1/4 cup and added a 1/4 cup of apple juice which also helps it set quicker. I also add 1/4 tsp of butter with the sugar, you'll be amazed on how it keeps the foaming down without affecting the taste. Keep them coming Paula!




Pepper jelly
12/08/2005 at 10:04am
User: LOUIS from LV, IL    User Rating:
Wow! I make this for Xmas and give a jar to all my friends and they ask me "can we buy some more from you"? Everyone just loves it served with Crackers and Cream Cheese.




easy christmas gifts that are affordable!
11/06/2006 at 02:29pm
User: cristi from broken arrow, OK    User Rating:
loved the recipe! i have been making it going on my 3rd year for christmas gifts. i do add more pectin and jalapeno peppers for more bite. i also use regular white vinegar instead of apple cider vinegar. i usually make this in oct and have for the holiday parties to me the flavor gets better with that month of curing. i take the metal seal and ring off the jar, heat it for 30sec-1min in the microwave and pour warm over cold cream cheese and serve with the ritz, or a real buttery cracker and it complements well, so it doesn't matter so much about the jelling as the pretty presentation & taste! I think i will try putting tester amounts in clear glasses and adding different peppers/colors to it and tasting and then fix up the whole batch with the pectin & seal up for gifts.




Pepper Jelly
11/06/2004 at 02:56pm
User: M from Monterey, CA    User Rating:
I loved this recipe. Very easy. Next time I make this, I think I will cut back on the vinegar a bit and add a bit more peppers... Very addicting when served with cream cheese and wheat thins. Would make again




Delicious & Easy
11/03/2004 at 08:17am
User: CORITA from Sarasota, FL    User Rating:
This was my first ever attempt at jelly. After reading the reviews, I decided to measure the Certo and use just a little more than 1/2 cup - about 1 1/3 pouches. I also let it sit on the counter overnight. The jelly set up perfectly - it isn't runny at all. I might add a little more jalapeno next batch, since this one really isn't very tangy, but it is absolutely delicious. I'm going to make more for holiday gifts. Keep 'em coming, Paula.




Very good
11/02/2007 at 12:34pm
User: Yvonne from Lansing, MI    User Rating:
This jelly is very easy to make and very tasty. I have given it to friends and taken it to different gatherings. Everyone always enjoys it. I also use it on chicken baked in the oven and it gives chicken a great taste!




Better than Grandma's
10/26/2006 at 04:38am
User: Dana from Atlanta, IN    User Rating:
I made this recipe with the advice from some of the other reviews; I added more green peppers (aprrox 4-5)and jalapenos (4). The jelly is FABULOUS! My family loves this on everything. We even tried this on bagels, steak and pizza. It compliments a lot of food. My dad was so proud that I made this jelly that tastes just like my Grandma used to make.




Yummy.
10/24/2006 at 11:10pm
User: Anonymous    User Rating:
I made this recipe and was not sure how it was going to turn out. It was soo good. We put it warm on a block of cream cheese and eat it on crackers. It dosent last long everyone loves it. YUMMY. Thank you.




Great
10/20/2004 at 05:14pm
User: TAMMIE from Carmichael, CA    User Rating:
Absolutely delicious!




Easy to make and tasty
10/18/2005 at 09:46am
User: MARIE from Theodore, AL    User Rating:
This was my second attempt at jelly and my first success. This recipe turned out great. It was a little too sweet to me. I may reduce the sugar a little next time. But I was so proud that it jelled, I didn't care. I used the liquid pectin that is 3 oz per pouch. I used 1 and a 1/3 pouch. It jelled to the perfect consistency. Also, after I put the lids to seal, I put them back in the boiling water canner and let them boil for about 5 minutes. When they came out and sat on the counter, all six gave that little "pop" to show that they had sealed.




pepper jelly
10/17/2004 at 08:45pm
User: SUSAN from bandera, TX    User Rating:
love it very first time cann jelly people love it even said they would put it on bar-b-que on pork meat.




pepper jelly
10/09/2004 at 09:06pm
User: Anonymous    User Rating:
It did not jell as much as I thought it would




Fantastic!!!!
10/07/2004 at 04:28pm
User: JENNIFER from stilwell, KS    User Rating:
This was the perfect amount of spiciness. I have never made jelly before, this was very simple and better than what you buy!!




Really good
10/05/2004 at 12:26am
User: JENNY from Clarksville, TN    User Rating:
This pepper jelly is great. This was my first time canning, and it took some getting used to but I will try again. I added crushed red pepper flakes in with the green peppers to give some little bits of color and flavor. I used the half cup of certo but it didn't gel up quite like I thought it should...then I read the instructions in the certo box and it said some jellies can take several days to set. The jar I kept for my own house went into the fridge quickly and still isn't really gelled up yet, but it went in before I read the instructions in the certo box. It said to let them set for 24 hours before refrigeration, so the ones I will give away are still on the counter and it seems to be gelling more. Anyway, runny or gelled, the flavor is excellent and I'm happy with my first jelly-making experience! Try this recipe.




Yummie
10/04/2004 at 01:40pm
User: RENEE from Pittsburg, CA    User Rating:
I made this for the first time, since my husband grows a garden, and let me tell you, it is wonderful, I am going to serve it with Thanksgiving Dinner, and I think I am going to make one more batch and add a lil bit of habenaros pepper just for and added kick.....I say give it a try.




Pepper Jelly by Paula
10/01/2004 at 03:39pm
User: Anonymous    User Rating:
Excellent complimented on Paula's suggested cream cheese.




Mmmmmm!!!!
09/29/2005 at 04:15pm
User: CANDISE from Lakewood, CO    User Rating:
This is wonderful! It turned out very well and I have now been asked to bring this to every gathering! Thanks again Paula!




Pepper Jelly
09/28/2004 at 12:19pm
User: JANICE from Council Bluffs, IA    User Rating:
I've been canning for several years, but had never made jelly until this year, and had never eaten Pepper Jelly. Paula's recipe and serving sugestion are first rate. I made this over the weekend, and I can't wait to share this with family & friends! Keep up the good work Paula!




I don't think you're ready for this jelly
09/26/2005 at 06:19pm
User: Anonymous    User Rating:
Well this was my first foray into the world of canning, and it was easy and tasty! Everyone who has tried it has really liked it, and we're excited to use it for holiday entertaining. We opened one jar the next day, however, maybe that was too soon because the vinegar scent was very pungent. But it tasted great!




Great recipe
09/25/2006 at 03:13pm
User: Anonymous    User Rating:
This was my first time making pepper jelly and it was so easy. And it tastes wonderful.




Paula's Pepper Jelly has Pizzazz!
09/25/2004 at 06:02pm
User: J from Decatur, AL    User Rating:
This is the best pepper jelly recipe I've tried. The mixture is delicious and gels just right without much hard work AND not so much fuss and muss in my kitchen. Paula is quite dependable in these areas! Go Girl!




Red Pepper Jelly
09/25/2004 at 02:26pm
User: LOUISE from Sullivan, MO    User Rating:
We have both red and green peppers in our garden, as well as jalapeno, so I couldn't wait to make this. It is wonderful. So easy and fast! If you use Certo in the pouches, please measure it. The recipe calls for 4 oz. of Certo - that's 1/2 cup. The box says, "can make two batches of jelly." Can is the operative word there. One pouch doesn't measure 1/2 cup. I had to use some out of the second pouch. That could make a lot of difference in your success with jelly.




Awesome Pepper Jelly
09/23/2004 at 05:37pm
User: RACHEL from allen, TX    User Rating:
A fantastic recipe. Everyone absolutely loved it and it made a super cute gift!




Fun
09/23/2004 at 12:35pm
User: CHARLES from Austin, TX    User Rating:
Fun to make and a great gift Idea too!




JUDY'S PEPPER PLEASER
09/21/2004 at 06:47pm
User: JUDY from ROCKLAND, MA    User Rating:
YOUR PEPPER JELLY RECIPE WAS THE FIRST TIME EVER I MADE OR EVEN ATTEMPTED TO MAKE JELLY. IT CAUGHT MY EYE AS AN APPETIZER... IT WAS SUPERB!! I SERVED IT AS YOU DID WITH CREAM CHEESE AND CRACKERS AND IT WAS GOBBLED UP WITHIN 10 MIN. EVERYONE WANTS THE RECIPE. I AM MAKING MORE IN RED AND GREEN PEPPER FOR THE HOLIDAYS...BRING ON MORE...




Delicious
09/21/2004 at 02:38pm
User: NANCY from Edwards, CO    User Rating:
After wathcing Paula make this jelly on Saturday morning, I ventured out to make this myself. It is so good and easy I proceeded to make Hot Pepper Peach Jelly too. Thanks Paula.




Pepper Jelly
09/20/2004 at 06:31pm
User: Anonymous    User Rating:
easy and delicious




Maw Harley
09/15/2005 at 05:56pm
User: DOROTHY from Big Pool, MD    User Rating:
Wonderful recipe. I've made it over and over again. Great for gifts.




Jennifer
09/14/2004 at 07:01pm
User: JENNIFER from Jonesboro, AR    User Rating:
I just happened to see this episode last Saturday morning. Paula made it all look so easy that I ran to Kroger and got to canning. The proof was in the pepper jelly! It was so simple, all my lids sealed, and my family nearly fell out when I showed up for supper with a half-pint of homemade pepper jelly and cream cheese. They're still talking about it! Thanks Paula!




easy and tasty!
09/13/2005 at 05:04pm
User: Anonymous    User Rating:
I made this jelly a second time using red peppers & left the peppers & seeds in. Liked it much better, gives more flavor and the presentation shows you the peppers.




jelly
09/13/2004 at 11:53am
User: LUCNDA from santa ynez, CA    User Rating:
we used Ball pectin and the first bath was not set right-I then read the Ball pectin directions and it said ti put in after the roiling boil and let it boil for 1 minute-we tried that and made a second batch with red peppers and it worked perfect




Zesty Pepper Jelly
09/11/2004 at 08:26pm
User: DEB from parker, CO    User Rating:
This is a classic recipe. Very simple to prepare. The combination of heat and sweet is perfect!




Pepper Jelly
09/07/2006 at 03:11pm
User: Marge from Taylor, MI    User Rating:
Anyone can make this, economical and delicious. Try serving it with cream cheese and crackers.




Prize Winner
09/02/2006 at 12:47pm
User: Mike from Zanesville, OH    User Rating:
I, made Paula's Pepper Jelly Recipe, and entered at the Muskingum Co. Fair (Ohio) and won 2nd Place... Thanks Paula.




Yummy!!
09/01/2007 at 06:09pm
User: Nancy from Holsopple, PA    User Rating:
This jelly was so easy to make and it is so good. The color makes it look like candy in a jar.Thanks Paula




Pectin
08/30/2005 at 01:37pm
User: sharon from bullhead city, AZ    User Rating:
I made back to back batches of pepper jelly yesterday. The first batch was made with Sure Jell Certo & set up perfectly. Second batch was made with Mason pectin and still has not set up. Hopefully, the Mason batch will set up before Christmas...




GREAT AT PARTYS
08/27/2005 at 01:40pm
User: margaret from Newberry, SC    User Rating:
THIS JELLY IS GREAT SERVED WITH CREAMED CHEESE AND CAPTAIN CRACKERS AT ANY PARTY.




Easy Hot Jelly
08/23/2005 at 09:14pm
User: CARO-LYNN from San Antonio, TX    User Rating:
Really good. fantastic party food. Very Very Easy




whta is pectin Certo
08/23/2005 at 05:34pm
User: Anonymous    User Rating:
I will like to know what is pectin, and what do you use insted of pectin if you dont have in your country




Fabulous!
08/20/2007 at 08:08am
User: Debra from Forty-Fort, PA    User Rating:
I have been purchasing pepper jelly for years and now, I can mak it myself! I have never canned before in my life so I was a bit apprehensive. It is really important to have the right tongs; may I suggest ones that have some type of grips for ease in retreiving the jars from the boiling water. It was quick and easy and absolutely delicious! I also made the same thing with red bell/hot peppers, it was beautiful and they are going to make excellent gifts this Christmas!




perfect for 1st time canners
08/06/2006 at 11:47am
User: Tracy from Aurora, IL    User Rating:
This was a great recipe for my first canning attempt. I made a few changes- added 1 whole green pepper, 1 whole red pepper, and 4 medium jalapeno (no seeds). It was great, not too sweet like others I have tasted. I don't think you could ever go wrong with one of Paula's recipes.




I loved this recipe
08/05/2007 at 08:44pm
User: Anonymous    User Rating:
I liked the texture and flavor. I put more peppers than the recipe called for, I prefered it more chunky. Other than that i loved it!




Great
07/11/2006 at 07:26pm
User: LEANNE from Chula Vista, CA    User Rating:
This was easy to make and is very tasty. I used more jalapenos because my family like spicy stuff. This jelly on cream chese and then on a crack was wonderful!




pepper jelly
07/07/2006 at 05:14pm
User: Anonymous    User Rating:
Very quick project for canning! Everyone in my family loves it!




Awesom Stuff!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
07/04/2006 at 03:44pm
User: KATHY from sibley, IA    User Rating:
I am making this for the 3rd time today.It is the bomb!!!! Thanks Paula




Pectin prob solved
06/26/2006 at 10:16pm
User: Diane from Burton, MI    User Rating:
I read pectin problems others had. I only used one pkt Certo,but I boiled for one minute as per directions on pkg . Set up fine . Did not care for strong cider vinegar taste,may try it with reg vinegar.Used red pepper flakes also-Pretty and hotter




Too much Vinegar?
06/25/2006 at 10:49pm
User: Jacquie from Dover, NJ    User Rating:
Hot Pepper Jelly has always been my weakness. However, this recipe turned out very acidic and it even smells too strong. I will try it again and cut down about 1/2 C on the vinegar and add about another 1/2 C of sugar. I agree it could use more peppers. Wish me luck with the second batch. Very easy recipe to follow...




Old Family Favorite
06/18/2006 at 10:53pm
User: HEATHER from Little Rock, AR    User Rating:
I am 34 years old, and my mom and grandmother have been making this for as long as I can remember. We have always had it with cream cheese and Ritz crackers, but it is also good with roast beef or other types of beef with no gravy. It is delicious with ham (straight out of the oven or fried in a cast iron skillet)!! Also, try on toasted onion bagels with cream cheese.




5 high
06/14/2006 at 05:15pm
User: Anonymous    User Rating:
pepper jelly is really good taste I loved it.




very good
06/14/2006 at 04:53pm
User: Donna from Seattle, WA    User Rating:
I am never disappointed with Paula's recipes, and this one is a hit. I added 2 tsps of cayenne pepper at the end when adding the pectin to give more of a kick, but it is perfect for cream cheese and crackers, as a glaze for grilled chicken or steak or as a condiment to any baked or grilled meat. Thank you, Paula, for all your wonderful recipes.




HOT JELLY
06/09/2005 at 04:05pm
User: CAROLYN from SPOKANE, WA    User Rating:
I TRIED THIS RECIPE AND LOVE IT! NOT ONLY IS IT EASY TO MAKE AND TAKES NO TIME AT ALL TO PREPARE, EVERYONE LOVES IT. I HAVE ALSO TRIED HOTTER VERSIONS, WHAT A HIT. THANK YOU




great pepper jelly
05/30/2007 at 03:01pm
User: Tammy from New Castle, IN    User Rating:
it was quick, easy and best of all it was delicious.




Thank You Paula
05/16/2007 at 05:22pm
User: Eve from Ocala, GA    User Rating:
Thank you for showing the Paulas canning made easy. I thought I would never be able to learn until I saw this segment. greatfully appreciated. Eve Tomecek




Easy for everyone
05/03/2005 at 07:30pm
User: LORI from St Louis, MO    User Rating:
I'm new to canning and this turned out great. Its now a standard item I have around for parties or gifts. Coworkers request it.




Pretty Good
02/25/2005 at 01:34am
User: ERIC from Madisonville, LA    User Rating:
I am a creative cook/kitchen manager for TGI Fridays. I used red, orange, and green bell peppers instead of just green. I let all the waitresses try it with cream cheese and ritz crackers. Overall according to everybody's opinion it gets 4 stars. It is not spicy at all which was the complaint, so I reccomend red pepper flakes, or more jalapenos (really both). But if you use all green bell peppers, I think it would look nicer with red food coloring instead of green. :-P




Little More Zing
02/14/2005 at 04:02pm
User: PATSY from Freeport, TX    User Rating:
This is one great jelly, and the color is very pretty green, except when you stump your toe like I did, then you get a deep dark green. As for adding more zing, well maybe add about two tablespoons more of the jalapeno peppers, this could be to your own taste, some like it hot some like it cool... I plan on giving this jelly for Christmas gifts, add a nice jar, little red ribbon, and lo Christmas...




very good
01/24/2007 at 03:10am
User: shona from cameron, MO    User Rating:
i really liked this recipe...it is very good....




VERY TASTY
01/21/2007 at 04:34pm
User: Rebecca from Enid, OK    User Rating:
I love this recipe! It's flavorful and SO fun to make! Served over cream cheese, it's addictive!




Great Jelly!
01/14/2006 at 11:10am
User: Deanna from Avondale, AZ    User Rating:
I made this jelly yesterday and am really pleased with myself. I have never made jelly before but after seeing Paula make it it looked so easy. It came out perfectly. I even used just the one pouch of the Certo and everything set up just fine. Surprisingly sweet. It's just such an interesting combination. Yummy with cream cheese!




Not Happy
01/14/2006 at 01:31am
User: Anonymous    User Rating:
I made this tonight and I am not a happy camper! I followed the directions to the letter. First, after pouring in the pectin I got a "heavy solid scum" on the top. Not sure how it happened. I'll have to live with it I guess. I added one habanero pepper along with the jalepanos, WOW what an intense flavor. One thing we don't see is "how many takes" before Paula gets the recipe right. It's always perfect to us the viewers but I'm sure there are things that we don't know that could help us.