Guava Jalapeño Jelly
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Serves: 2x 8oz (250ml) jars
 
Ingredients
  • 1.3 lbs ripe guavas (600g, approx 15-17 guavas)
  • 2 limes (zest & 6T juice)
  • 1 whole jalapeño pepper (mild jelly, add more peppers for more heat)
  • Water (approx 3 cups)
  • 2c granulated sugar (400g)
  • 2 x 8oz (250ml) canning jars with lids and bands
Instructions
Cook The Fruit
  1. Dice the guavas, slice the jalapeño and zest the limes. Add the fruit, pepper and zest to a pot and cover with water, about 3 cups.
  2. Cook until tender and mushy, approximately 30 minutes.
  3. Push through a strainer. You will need to scrape the pulp off the bottom of the strainer several times during this process. This will yield 2 cups of liquid.
Make Jelly
  1. Add the liquid to a pot and add 1 cup of sugar per cup of liquid (2 cups of liquid equals 2 cups of sugar). Add the lime juice.
  2. Bring to a rolling boil and stir frequently until the mixture thickens and reaches 220F (105C), approximately 20-30 minutes.
  3. Take the pot off the heat and let the jelly rest for 15-20 minutes.
Process Jars
  1. Carefully pour your jelly through the funnel into your jars leaving ½ inch (1.25 cm) at the top. Add the lids then screw on the bands, but don't make them super tight.
  2. Place jars into boiling water using a jar lifter. Ensure there is 1-2 inches of water covering the tops of the jars. Boil for 10 minutes, add 1 minute per 1000ft altitude. This will sterilize both the jars and the food in one step.
  3. Remove the jars using a jar lifter and allow to cool.
  4. Once cooled check the tops to ensure they have sealed (you will feel an indentation). If any didn't seal properly, they will need to be processed again or refrigerated and consumed first.
Notes
1- You can make this jam without the jalapeño if you like. 1 Jalapeño with seeds is mild, add more to kick up the heat.
2- I ended up with 2.25 cups of liquid with one batch and had extra jelly as a result. If this happens to you, you can either add another jar for the remainder and process with the rest or not process the excess and use it right away.
3- Recipe adapted from this guava jelly recipe
Recipe by Mangoes and Mayhem at https://mangoesandmayhem.com/guava-jalapeno-jelly/