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Cullen's Jalapeño Jelly

10 Jalape o chiles -- stems removd
2 md Bell peppers
1 1/2 c Vinegar,distilled
6 c Sugar
1/3 c Lemon juice
4 oz Liquid pectin
10 dr Green food coloring
"This jelly is excellent on crackers with cream chees and it can be used as a basting sauce for grilled poultry. For a sweet and hot flavor, add fruits such as apricots or peaches to the jelly."

Place the chiles and peppers in a blender and pure until finely chopped.

Combine the pure and vinegar, bring to a boil over high heat, and boil rapidly for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the sugar and lemon juice.

Return the pan to the heat, bring to a boil again, stir in the pectin and food coloring and boil again, stirring constantly for a minute.

Skim off the foam and bottle in sterilized jars. Makes 6 1/2 pints.