This is usually made with a combination of red, yellow and green peppers mixed with jalapeños, but I only had a single red pepper and the rest were green. So, Green Pepper Jelly it is. The ratio of sweet peppers to jalapeños is 4 cups sweet to 1/4 c. spicy. That means there's just the slightest kick to the jelly.
I ended up with a total of six 8 ounce jars, plus the majority of a half pint jar. This one is also meant to use as an appetizer over cream cheese or goat cheese. I love it either way.
I have a little more chopped green peppers, so I think I'm going to pressure can a few jars of those mixed with chopped onions and celery. Then, when I need the "trinity", I just have to open and drain a jar when I don't have fresh in the fridge.
I won't be doing that today, as I got a message yesterday to see if I could come in to work for a few hours this afternoon. I'll be there at 1:30, and back home before dinner. I'm glad I can help out, but I'm still not ready for a six hour, no-sit shift (say that fast three times!). This works much better for me.
I'm going to stitch this morning, and then head to work. Tomorrow will be another canning day, but today, I'll take it easy.
It looks delicious.
ReplyDeleteNo, I'm not going to say that 3 times fast! :)
Marilyn
Hi Marilyn:
DeleteBest not repeat it. I know I couldn't. lol
Happy Weekend, dear.
xoxo
Donna
Your shelves are filling nicely with all the goodness you've been making. You're wise to take a day off from canning just to give your knee a rest.
ReplyDeleteHi MA:
DeleteThank you! My knees definitely make sure I behave. They're not letting me get away with anything!
Happy Weekend, hon.
xoxo
Donna
How about you move to England Donna.Same town as me lol.xx Laura.
ReplyDeleteHi Laura:
DeleteI was born in Kingston-upon-Thames (near Hampton Court Palace), and since taking classes with the RSN, have thought - more than once - about visiting. You're closer to Birmingham, right? If I ever decide to go for a visit, I'll be sure to let you know. For now, I'm sticking closer to home. So much to do. So little time.
Happy Weekend, dear.
xoxo
Donna
I can just see those pantry shelves showing off, I can hear them, 'see how pretty we are.'
ReplyDeleteI have to alternate my days too, one day will be go, go, go and the next day is slow, slow, slow.
The go go go sure changes as the years go by.
Shirley
Hi Shirley:
DeleteThere you go making me giggle again. I like your description of your days. Just like mine, dear. Just like mine. You're so right. There are more "slow...." than "go" for me, too. Happy Weekend!
Hugs,
xoxo
Donna