Sweet Red Pepper Jelly

Ingredients

• 1 large red sweet peppers, cored and seeded
• 1 1/2 tbsp pectin crystals
• 1/3 cup white or cider vinegar
• 1/4 tsp butter or margarine
• 1 3/4 cups sugar

Instructions

1. Place the peppers in a food processor and pulse until chopped finely.
   
2. Transfer the chopped peppers to a large pot with the remaining ingredients.
   
3. Heat to boiling and continue to boil for about 10-15 minutes, stirring constantly.
   
4. Skim any foam which accumulates at the top and remove from stove element.
   
5. While the jelly is still hot, ladle it into hot jars, leaving a ¼ inch headspace.
   
6. Let cool in refrigerator and serve with orderves.
   
7. *optional* To can (if making larger quantities) screw on lids of jars and process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.