Mediterranean Diet Spicy Pepper Jelly
Elevate your condiment game with this Mediterranean Diet Spicy Pepper Jelly, a vibrant fusion of sweet heat and wholesome ingredients. Crafted with fresh red bell peppers, fiery red chili peppers, and a touch of honey, this recipe swaps refined sugar for natural sweetness to fit seamlessly within the Mediterranean lifestyle. Apple cider vinegar and fresh lemon juice bring a tangy complexity, balanced by a hint of extra virgin olive oil for a silky finish. Perfectly thickened with pectin, this versatile jelly is ideal for spreading over crusty bread, pairing with creamy cheeses, or glazing grilled meats. With just 45 minutes from prep to finish and enough to serve a crowd, this homemade pepper jelly is a flavor-packed delight that’s as easy to make as it is irresistible.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 medium red bell peppers
- 4 small red chili peppers
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 0.75 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons pectin
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
Wash and core the red bell peppers. Remove seeds from all peppers and finely dice them; you can also pulse them in a food processor for an even finer texture.
Place the diced peppers (both bell peppers and chili peppers) into a large saucepan and add the apple cider vinegar, honey, lemon juice, and salt. Stir to combine.
Bring the mixture to a full rolling boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally to ensure the honey dissolves completely and doesn't stick to the pan.
Reduce the heat to medium and simmer the mixture for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the peppers to soften.
Sprinkle the pectin evenly over the mixture and stir continuously for another 3-5 minutes until the jelly begins to thicken.
Remove from heat and let it cool for 5 minutes. Stir in the extra virgin olive oil to add a silky texture, ensuring it is well incorporated.
Carefully ladle the hot jelly into sterilized glass jars, leaving about 1/4 inch of space at the top. Wipe the rims clean before sealing with sterilized lids.
Let the jars cool to room temperature on the counter, ensuring a tight seal. Once cooled, store the jelly in the refrigerator or process in a boiling water bath for long-term storage.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
762 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.6 g | 6% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.8 g | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1219 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 176.3 g | 64% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.9 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 163.0 g | ||
| Protein | 5.4 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 53 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 1188 mg | 25% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
