6 fresh jalapenos 1 small green bell pepper 6 cups sugar 1 cup cider vinegar 1/2 of a 6 ounce package liquid pectin 1/4 cup lime juiceRemove seeds and veins from jalapenos (wearing rubber gloves). Coarsley chop jalapenos and bell pepper. Using food processor or blender, puree jalapenos and bell pepper. Combine puree, sugar, and vinegar in very large pan or stock pot. (Mixture will foam a lot!) Bring to a boil over medium high heat, stirring constantly. Boil 3 minutes. Quickly stir in pectin and lime juice. Boil 1 minute longer, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and allow to stop bubbling a minute or so. Skim off foam before canning. Yield: 6 half-pints
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