Habanero Apricot Jelly
Habanero Apricot Jelly is one of my favorite sweet and spicy pepper jellies. I am obsessed with hot pepper jelly or hot pepper jam canning recipes. This Habanero Apricot Jelly is amazing.
How to serve Habanero Apricot Jelly
Hot pepper jelly recipes are some of my favorite homemade jelly recipes.
I couldn't wait to try this Habanero Apricot Jelly recipe myself. It is delicious! The habanero peppers give it just enough heat to balance out the sweet flavor of apricots.
With the holiday season fast approaching it is a good idea to have a batch or two of Habanero Apricot Jelly in the pantry.
Serving hot pepper jelly over a block of cream cheese with crackers is one of the easiest appetizers to serve at your holiday parties or for when unexpected guests arrive and you need a fast and easy snack to serve.
Every time I serve hot pepper jelly with cream cheese and crackers my guests are amazed and rave about how good it is.
This year I know they are going to really love it served with this Habanero Apricot Jelly.
I think it is the best hot pepper jelly recipe I have ever made. I love it and plan on making another batch to give as Christmas gifts this year.
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How To Make Habanero Apricot Jelly recipe video
Watch the Preserving Summer Canning Series video below and see how easy it is to make this Habanero Apricot Jelly recipe.
I hope after watching the video you can see just how easy it is to make a batch of this Habanero Apricot Jelly!
I bet you want to try canning pepper jelly for yourself now that you see as long as you can chop fruit and vegetables and boil a pot of water you can start canning homemade jams and jellies yourself.
Helpful Tips for making Habanero Apricot Jelly
Always were protective gloves while chopping hot peppers.
Helpful Products for making Habanero Jelly
- The New Ball Book of Canning and Preserving
- half pint canning jars
- Ball Liquid Pectin
- Dried Apricots
How To Make Habanero Apricot Jelly
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups white vinegar (5% acidity)
- ⅔ cup finely chopped dried apricots
- 6 cups sugar
- ½ cup finely chopped red bell pepper
- ½ cup finely chopped red onion
- ¼ cup finely chopped seeded habanero pepper
- 1 (3-oz.) pouch Ball® Liquid Pectin
Directions
- Combine first 2 ingredients in a medium bowl. Cover and let stand at room temperature at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Stir together apricot mixture, sugar, and next 3 ingredients in a 6-qt. stainless steel or enameled Dutch oven. Bring mixture to a full rolling boil that cannot be stirred down, over high heat, stirring frequently.
- Add pectin, immediately squeezing entire contents from pouch. Continue hard boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Skim foam, if necessary.
- Ladle hot jelly into a hot jar, leaving 1⁄4-inch headspace. Wipe jar rim. Center lid on jar. Apply band, and adjust to fingertip-tight. Place jar in boiling-water canner. Repeat until all jars are filled.
- Process jars 10 minutes, adjusting for altitude. Turn off heat; remove lid, and let jars stand 5 minutes. Remove jars and cool.
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Habanero Apricot Jelly
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups white vinegar (5% acidity)
- ⅔ cup finely chopped dried apricots
- 6 cups sugar
- ½ cup finely chopped red bell pepper
- ½ cup finely chopped red onion
- ¼ cup finely chopped seeded habanero pepper
- 3 oz Ball® Liquid Pectin
Instructions
- Combine first 2 ingredients in a medium bowl. Cover and let stand at room temperature at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Stir together apricot mixture, sugar, and next 3 ingredients in a 6-qt. stainless steel or enameled Dutch oven. Bring mixture to a full rolling boil that cannot be stirred down, over high heat, stirring frequently.
- Add pectin, immediately squeezing entire contents from pouch. Continue hard boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Skim foam, if necessary.
- Ladle hot jelly into a hot jar, leaving 1⁄4-inch headspace. Wipe jar rim. Center lid on jar. Apply band, and adjust to fingertip-tight. Place jar in boiling-water canner. Repeat until all jars are filled.
- Process jars 10 minutes, adjusting for altitude. Turn off heat; remove lid, and let jars stand 5 minutes. Remove jars and cool.
Recipe Expert Tips
- Recipe source: Ball Book Of Canning And Preserving
Faye West
If I had to substitute powdered pectin, would I just add it to the mixture snd boil before adding the sugar? Thank you.
Arlene Mobley
Faye this recipe uses liquid pectin. I've never made it with powdered pectin so I do not know if or how you would make the recipe using it. I'm not sure if the jelly will have a proper set with those changes to the recipe.
Brittany P.
Hello, anyone made it with fresh apricots instead of dried? I was thinking maybe just cutting the vinegar a bit???
Arlene Mobley
Hi Brittany I'm not sure if that would work. It is usually best to follow canning recipes as they are written. The extra moisture of the fresh fruit will mess will mess with how the jelly sets up.
Faye West
I love this recipe! It has just the right amount of heat! I make it for Christmas gifts!
Sharon Rossy
Hi. I’ve been making this for years. Love it. I don’t add the red onion, and increase the habaneros. It’s worked well. And I agree, I would not double this recipe.
Brenda Mitchell
May I use banana/ Hungarian hots in place of jalapeño peppers?
Christina
I had soooo many peppers in my garden this year. This was one of my recipes at harvest time. So dang good. I was hesitant about the onion, but somehow it worked out lovely not oniony at all. I plan on making another batch tomorrow.
Angel Inman
Hi! Do you have a substitution recipe for low or no sugar? I have health issues that require me to stay away from refined sugars & I have found that using the low or no sugar pectin allows me to still enjoy wonderful recipes like this.
Arlene Mobley
Angel
Sorry I do not have a low sugar version of this recipe.
Elizabeth
What would you say the spice level is on this? Like mild, medium, hot? Also, can you use the powdered pectin instead of the liquid?
Arlene Mobley
Elizabeth the recipe uses liquid pectin. You can not substitute the powdered pectin because the directions for making jelly with powdered is different. The heat level is medium. Add s few more habanero if you like fiery hot. I've noticed the cooking takes some of the heat out of the hot peppers.
Tanya @ Mom's Small Victories
yum! i want this! stopping by fromm Happiness is homemade party! pinned it.
Emily Honing
Hello, I am wondering if you’ve had success doubling this recipe?… and if it is a soft set or firm set jam? Thank you for your feedback.
Arlene Mobley
Emily It is not recommended to double a canning recipe that uses pectin.
Julie Briones
I love apricot jelly/jam, Arlene... and this spicy version added to some cream cheese sounds delectable! I'm happy to be featuring your post at Tuesday Turn About this week! Pinned!
Arlene Mobley
Thanks Julie!
kelly smith
I avoid the jelly which available in the market. my kids not like it so I will make it at home. It is an easy way to make it. they love it.