Spicy Charcuterie Jelly
Spicy Charcuterie Jelly
Ingredients
For the Spicy Jelly
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup green bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup yellow bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup jalapeño pepper, finely chopped, seeds removed for less heat
- 4 cups Welch's 100% white grape juice
- 1 package fruit pectin, (1.75 ounces)
- 5 cups granulated sugar
For Serving (Optional)
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 box crackers
- 4 ounces cured meats, sliced
- 4 ounces cheddar cheese, cubed
- 1 cup green grapes
Instructions
- 1
Prepare your peppers: finely chop the red, green, yellow bell peppers, and jalapeño pepper. Ensure the jalapeño seeds are removed if you prefer a milder spice level.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
In a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the finely chopped peppers and Welch's 100% white grape juice. Stir well to combine.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Sprinkle the fruit pectin over the pepper and juice mixture. Stir continuously until the pectin is fully dissolved and there are no lumps. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly.
⏱️ 8 min
- 4
Once a rolling boil is achieved, continue to boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove the saucepan from the heat.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Carefully stir in the granulated sugar, a little at a time, until it is completely dissolved. Continue stirring for a few minutes to ensure all sugar crystals have dissolved.
⏱️ 4 min
- 6
Ladle the hot jelly into sterilized jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Wipe jar rims clean, apply lids, and process in a boiling water canner for 10 minutes (adjusting for altitude if necessary) or allow to cool and store in the refrigerator.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 212
- 7
Allow the jelly to cool completely and set, which will take at least 2 hours at room temperature, or longer in the refrigerator. The jelly will thicken as it cools.
⏱️ 120 min
- 8
For serving, spread softened cream cheese onto a serving dish. Spoon a generous amount of the Spicy Charcuterie Jelly over the cream cheese. Arrange crackers, cured meats, cubed cheddar cheese, and fresh green grapes around the dish for a complete charcuterie board experience.
⏱️ 5 min
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Spicy Charcuterie Jelly
Ingredients
For the Spicy Jelly
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup green bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup yellow bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup jalapeño pepper, finely chopped, seeds removed for less heat
- 4 cups Welch's 100% white grape juice
- 1 package fruit pectin, (1.75 ounces)
- 5 cups granulated sugar
For Serving (Optional)
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 box crackers
- 4 ounces cured meats, sliced
- 4 ounces cheddar cheese, cubed
- 1 cup green grapes
Instructions
- 1
Prepare your peppers: finely chop the red, green, yellow bell peppers, and jalapeño pepper. Ensure the jalapeño seeds are removed if you prefer a milder spice level.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
In a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the finely chopped peppers and Welch's 100% white grape juice. Stir well to combine.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Sprinkle the fruit pectin over the pepper and juice mixture. Stir continuously until the pectin is fully dissolved and there are no lumps. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly.
⏱️ 8 min - 4
Once a rolling boil is achieved, continue to boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove the saucepan from the heat.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Carefully stir in the granulated sugar, a little at a time, until it is completely dissolved. Continue stirring for a few minutes to ensure all sugar crystals have dissolved.
⏱️ 4 min - 6
Ladle the hot jelly into sterilized jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Wipe jar rims clean, apply lids, and process in a boiling water canner for 10 minutes (adjusting for altitude if necessary) or allow to cool and store in the refrigerator.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 212 - 7
Allow the jelly to cool completely and set, which will take at least 2 hours at room temperature, or longer in the refrigerator. The jelly will thicken as it cools.
⏱️ 120 min - 8
For serving, spread softened cream cheese onto a serving dish. Spoon a generous amount of the Spicy Charcuterie Jelly over the cream cheese. Arrange crackers, cured meats, cubed cheddar cheese, and fresh green grapes around the dish for a complete charcuterie board experience.
⏱️ 5 min