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Sweet Spicy Blueberry Jalapeno Jelly

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A flavorful sweet and spicy jelly combining fresh blueberries and jalapeños, perfect for gatherings and versatile as a spread or glaze.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups (about 600g) fresh or frozen blueberries
  • 2 medium jalapeño peppers, finely chopped (seeds included for extra heat or removed for milder jelly)
  • 4 cups (800g) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1 package (1.75 oz or 49g) powdered pectin
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) water
  • Pinch of salt (optional)

Instructions

  1. Rinse 4 cups (600g) of fresh or frozen blueberries under cold water and drain well.
  2. Wearing gloves, finely chop 2 medium jalapeño peppers. Remove seeds if you prefer milder heat. Set aside.
  3. In a large heavy-bottomed pot, combine blueberries, jalapeños, and 1/2 cup (120ml) water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to medium and simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Use a potato masher or the back of a spoon to crush the blueberries further, helping release more juice and flavor.
  5. Stir in 4 cups (800g) granulated sugar, 1/4 cup (60ml) fresh lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons (30ml) fresh lime juice. Mix well to dissolve the sugar.
  6. In a small bowl, dissolve 1 package (49g) powdered pectin in 1/2 cup (120ml) cold water. Pour it into the fruit mixture and bring everything to a rapid boil, stirring constantly. Boil hard for 1-2 minutes until the mixture thickens.
  7. Carefully spoon a little jelly onto a cold plate and let it sit for a minute. Push it with your finger—if it wrinkles and holds shape, it’s ready. If not, boil another minute and test again.
  8. Remove pot from heat and skim off any foam with a spoon. Ladle the hot jelly into sterilized jars, leaving 1/4 inch (0.5 cm) headspace. Wipe rims clean and seal with lids.
  9. Let jars cool at room temperature for 12-24 hours. Refrigerate if not processing in a water bath. Jelly should set fully within 24 hours.

Notes

Use fresh lemon and lime juice for best acidity and flavor. Wearing gloves when handling jalapeños is recommended to avoid irritation. Skim foam before jar filling for clarity and longer shelf life. Test jelly set with cold plate method. For smoother jelly, strain before adding sugar and pectin. Warm jars before filling to prevent cracking. Refrigerate if not water-bath processed; jelly lasts up to 3 weeks refrigerated or up to 1 year canned.

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