Ingredients
1-1/2 cups white vinegar1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into wedges2/3 cup chopped seeded habanero peppers6 cups sugar, divided2 pouches (3 ounces each) liquid fruit pectin1 teaspoon red food coloring, optionalCream cheese and crackers
Preparation
Place vinegar and peppers in a blender; cover and puree. Add 2 cups sugar; blend well. Pour into a Dutch oven. Stir in remaining 4 cups sugar; bring to a boil. Strain mixture and return to pan. Bring to a full rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in pectin and food coloring if desired. Continue to boil 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; skim off foam. Ladle hot mixture into hot sterilized half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight. Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 5 minutes. Remove jars and cool.
Serve with cream cheese on crackers.