Connie's Candy Apple Jelly

4 cups apple juice
1/2 cup cinnamon Red Hot candies
1 pkg powdered fruit pectin
4 1/2 cups sugar

In a large kettle, combine apple juice, candies and pectin. Bring to a full rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in sugar, return to a full rolling boil. Boil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
Remove from heat and skim off foam and any undissolved candies. Pour hot liquid into hot sterilized jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Adjust caps. Process for15 minutes in a boiling water bath. Makes 6 half pints

Jalapeno Pepper Jelly

13 Jalapeno Peppers, (4 whole and 9 seeded)
2 medium or 1 large bell pepper (red, yellow or orange, but not green)
1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 1/2 cups vinegar
6 cups sugar
4 oz. LIQUID pectin
red food coloring

Chop whole jalapenos very fine or puree in blender. Then add seeded, jalapenos. Add bell pepper to blender then add vinegar. Puree until coarsely ground and small chunks remain. Pour into large pan. Over medium heat, bring to a full boil and boil for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and add lemon juice and sugar. Return to heat and bring to a hard boil. Add pectin and boil for one full minute. Remove from heat and skim off any foam. Add 10 drops of red food coloring. Strain jelly and pour into sterilized half pint jars. Seal and process for 15 minutes in boiling water. Makes 6 half-pints