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Jam: Calico Jalapeno Jam

Source of Recipe

recipezaar (Miss Annie)


Recipe Introduction

original posters notes: This recipe is a chunky type jam. I will enhance a variety of dishes, and makes a wonderful snack on top of cream cheese, served with crackers. From my Texas Home Cooking cookbook, by the Jamisons'. Prep time is an estimate.

List of Ingredients

2 Ê cupsÊchoppedÊgreen bell peppersÊor red bell peppersÊor yellow bell peppersÊ(about 3 small to medium peppers, or a combination of colors)
1/3 Ê cupÊchoppedÊfresh jalapenosÊ(about 4-6 green or red)
5 1/2 Ê cupsÊsugar
1 1/2 Ê cupsÊcider vinegar, preferably unrefined
1 Ê cupÊlight brown sugar
2 Ê tablespoonsÊfresh lime juice
2-3 Ê packagesÊliquid pectin, such as certo


Recipe

1. Combine all the ingredients, except the pectin in a large saucepan or stockpot.
2. Bring to a boil over high heat, and boil vigorously for 1 minute.
3. Immediately stir in the the pectin.
4. Bring mixture back to a rolling boil, and boil for 1 minute.
5. Spoon jam into prepared jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace.
6. Process in a water bath according to directions, usually 10 minutes.
7. The jam may take several hours to set.