artillery jam

Directions

1. 1

   Artillery Jam This makes a beautiful Christmas-time hors d'oeuvre when used in combination with Jalapeño Pepper Jelly

2. 2

   6 large red bell peppers 2 tablespoons salt 1 cup cider vinegar 2 cups granulated sugar Red food coloring (optional) Seed peppers and grind

3. 3

   Put peppers in a large bowl

4. 4

   cover and let stand overnight

5. 5

   Drain off about half of the liquid, pour the peppers into a heavy saucepan, and add the vinegar and sugar

6. 6

   Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally

7. 7

   Remove from heat and add red food coloring a few drops at a time to make the jam a bright red

8. 8

   Cool slightly, stirring occasionally, and spoon into sterilized jars