Datil Pepper Jelly Recipe

Today I’m showing you guys how to make your Datil Pepper Jelly at home in under 35 minutes of easy work, This Datil Pepper Jelly Is a great jelly you can add on top of your beef steaks or even fried chicken, If you love Hot sauces, This Datil Pepper Jelly is perfect for you, it’s hot and has a little bit of sweet taste.

This jelly makes your dishes extra sweet and a little bit spicy. And guess what? You get to decide how sweet or spicy you want it! If you like more sweet, add more sugar. If you want it spicier, just adjust how much sugar you put in. My husband likes pepper jelly, so I thought I’d make him a kind of special one Datil Pepper Jelly. And you know what? He loved it a lot! When he tasted it, he said it was not much different from the regular pepper jelly, but the one thing he noticed is that this Datil Pepper Jelly is a bit sweeter.

The Magic in Datil Peppers

Before we start making the jelly, let’s talk about the main ingredient, datil peppers. They come from St. Augustine, Florida, and they’re like little spicy powerhouses, as hot as habanero peppers. But what makes them super special is their fruity taste, making them perfect for a jelly that’s both spicy and sweet at the same time.

Ingredients

• 2 cups datil peppers, finely chopped
• 3 cups granulated sugar
• 1 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1 packet of liquid pectin
• Pinch of salt

Ingredient Notes

• Super Sweet Sugar: Sugar makes the jelly sweet!
• Sour Vinegar: Vinegar adds a tiny bit of sourness. It’s what makes the jelly so interesting!
• Pectin Power: Liquid pectin is very important and helps the jelly get all thick and jelly-like.
• Salty Salt: Just a pinch of salt makes everything in the pot work together better. But not too much, we don’t want it too salty!

Kitchen Equipment

Before we start making this Datil Pepper Jelly, make sure you have the following kitchen equipment ready:

• Large saucepan
• Wooden spoon
• Canning jars with lids
• Funnel
• Ladle
• Jar lifter

How to Make Datil Pepper Jelly?

1. First, cut the datil peppers small. And don’t forget to wear gloves to keep your hands safe from the spicy peppers!
2. Put the tiny peppers in a big pot with sugar, apple cider vinegar, and a bit of salt. Stir everything in the pot on medium heat until the sugar disappears.
3. Now, turn the heat up high until everything is boiling a lot. Then, add liquid pectin and let it boil for 2 more minutes, stirring a lot.
4. Take a cold spoon and put a little bit of the jelly on it. Wait for a minute. If it wrinkles when you touch it, it’s ready!
5. Use a big spoon and a funnel to put the hot jelly into jars, but leave a little space at the top.
6. Wipe the tops of the jars, put the lids on, and screw them tight. Then, put the jars in hot water for 10 minutes. After that, let them cool a little bit.

Tips

• When cutting the spicy datil peppers, make them small. It makes the jelly taste even better!
• When the jelly is cooking, stir it a lot with a big spoon. It helps everything mix up.

Datil Pepper Jelly Swaps

• Add tiny pieces of fruits like mango or pineapple to make the jelly have a more tropical taste.
• Instead of just using it for sweet things, try spreading the jelly on crackers with cheese or putting it on grilled meats. you will be surprised by the taste!
• If you want your jelly to look even more awesome, mix in some food coloring.
• If you don’t have enough sugar, you can use honey instead. It’ll make your jelly sweet in a different way.

How to Store?

If there’s extra jelly, put it in the fridge. It can stay there for a month! Just make sure the jar is closed well.

FAQ

Can I use less sugar?

Sure! Sugar helps the jelly stay just right, but if you want it a bit less sweet, you can use a little less sugar and it will still be tasty.

Are the peppers really hot?

Yep, datil peppers are pretty hot, but guess what? You can make them less spicy! Just take out the seeds, and it won’t be as hot.

Conclusion

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