Instructions: Coarsely chop first two ingredients. Place first 3 ingredients in Dutch oven with vinegar, sugar, and 1/4 cup water. Bring to boiling, reduce heat and boil gently, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Strain through a sieve, pressing gently with the back of a spoon to remove all liquid. (Should have 4 cups.) Discard pulp. Return liquid to pot; bring to boiling. Stir in pectin; return to boiling. Boil hard for 1 minute, stirring constantly.

Stir in the finely chopped peppers. Pour into hot, sterilized 1/2 pt.

canning jars, leaving 1/4" head space. Wipe rims, put on lids. Process in boiling water bath 5 minutes. Takes 2-3 days to jell.

Makes 5 half-pints.

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