Spicy Apple Jam

Rita~'s Note:

Not as clear as jelly but pretty! I added 8 drops of red and liked the color but for a redder color go for more. The remaining apple fiber I used to make Spiced Applesauce Ornaments I (Non-Edible) Ingredients

• Total Time: 1 hrs 40 mins
• Prep Time: 40 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs

Ingredients:

Serves: 128

Yield: 8.0 1 pint ...

• 3 lbs granny smith apples, rough chopped (Do not peel or core for this is where the pectin is)
• 3 cups water
• 6 jalapeno chiles, seeded
• 2 habaneros, seeded
• 4 cups sugar
• 1 cup apple cider vinegar
• 3 ounces liquid pectin
• 1 red jalapeno chile, very finely minced
• 8 -16 drops red food coloring

Directions:

1. Bring apples and water to boil in heavy large saucepan.
2. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until apples are falling apart, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes
3. Cool 30 minutes.
4. Press apple mixture through fine strainer into heavy large saucepan.
5. Place chilies chilies, vinegar and 1 cups sugar in processor or blender.
6. Add to apples and mix in remaining sugar.
7. Bring to a roiling boil for 10 minutes.
8. Add pectin and boil exactly 2 minutes
9. Stir in minced red jalapeno.
10. Pour into sterilized jars and place in a water bath for 10 minutes.
11. Lable, date, and store.