Red Pepper Jelly....

We love Harry and David's Sweet Pepper Jelly mixed with cream cheese and served as a spread with crackers - I make it every time we entertain a crowd and it goes quickly!  

Here is a recipe for Red Pepper Jelly that is just as tasty when mixed together with cream cheese:

  RED PEPPER JELLY

1 1/2 C finely chopped red pepper (1 large)

1/2 C finely chopped green pepper

2T finely chopped jalapeno pepper

1/2 C Apple Cider vinegar

6 T SURE-JELL powdered pectin 

2 1/2 C sugar

I sterilized 5 jars that were about 20 oz total ( I save odd jars for this purpose) and kept them filled with hot water until needed.  Add the peppers, SURE-JELL and vinegar into a large saucepan and bring to a rolling boil, stirring.  Add sugar and return to a rolling boil for about 2 minutes, stirring.  Remove from heat and pour into jars.  When cool refrigerate for up to 2 weeks. 

I mix about 4-5 oz of jelly to 8 oz cream cheese and blend with an electric mixer and serve with crispy crackers!

This is a perfect little hostess gift with a package of cream cheese and a cute spreader knife!