Green Tomato Jelly

Recipe View 5 mins In a large saucepan, combine the finely chopped green tomatoes, sugar, frozen raspberries, and jalapeno peppers. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 15 mins Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar is completely dissolved and the raspberries and tomatoes have broken down into a pulpy mixture. This should take approximately 15 minutes.

Recipe View 2 mins Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the raspberry-flavored gelatin mix until it is thoroughly blended and no dry granules remain.

Recipe View 5 mins Allow the mixture to cool slightly for about 5 minutes before proceeding to the next step. This prevents splattering during blending.

Recipe View 5 mins Carefully pour the tomato-raspberry mixture into a blender, filling it no more than halfway. Secure the lid tightly, holding it down for safety. Pulse a few times before blending continuously until completely smooth. Repeat in batches until all the mixture is pureed.

Recipe View 5 mins Prepare your canning equipment: Sterilize the jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. Keep the jars hot until ready to fill.

Recipe View 2 mins Pack the hot tomato-raspberry mixture into the hot, sterilized jars, leaving 1/4-inch of headspace at the top.

Recipe View 1 mins Run a clean knife or thin spatula around the inside of each jar after filling to release any trapped air bubbles.

Recipe View 1 mins Wipe the rims of the jars with a clean, damp paper towel to remove any food residue. This ensures a good seal.

Recipe View 2 mins Top each jar with a sterilized lid and screw on the rings finger-tight (not too tight!).

Recipe View 3 mins Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring the water to a boil.

Recipe View 10 mins Carefully lower the filled jars into the boiling water using a jar lifter, ensuring there is at least 2 inches of space between the jars. Add more boiling water if necessary to ensure the water level is at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars.

Recipe View 10 mins Bring the water back to a rolling boil, cover the pot, and process for 10 minutes to ensure a proper seal.

Recipe View 5 mins Carefully remove the jars from the stockpot using the jar lifter and place them onto a cloth-covered or wooden surface, several inches apart, to cool undisturbed.

Recipe View 12 hrs As the jars cool, you should hear a 'popping' sound as the lids seal. After the jars have cooled completely (about 12-24 hours), test the seal by pressing down on the center of each lid. If the lid doesn't move up and down, the jar is properly sealed.

Recipe View Store the sealed jars of Green Tomato Jelly in a cool, dark place for up to one year.