Spicy Apple Jam

Ingredients

• 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. 1

   Bring apples and water to boil in heavy large saucepan.

2. 2

   Reduce heat, cover and simmer until apples are falling apart, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes

3. 3

   Cool 30 minutes.

4. 4

   Press apple mixture through fine strainer into heavy large saucepan.

5. 5

   Place chilies chilies, vinegar and 1 cups sugar in processor or blender.

6. 6

   Add to apples and mix in remaining sugar.

7. 7

   Bring to a roiling boil for 10 minutes.

8. 8

   Add pectin and boil exactly 2 minutes

9. 9

   Stir in minced red jalapeno.

10. 10

    Pour into sterilized jars and place in a water bath for 10 minutes.

11. 11

    Lable, date, and store.