Sweet Dried Chili Sauce
Sweet Dried Chili Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 T. garlic, minced
- 3 pc. medium dried chilis or 3 fresh chilis (adapt for the type of heat you desire)
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup vinegar (5% acidity - either white or cider will work)
- 1/4 t. kosher salt
- 2 T. Clear jel (NOT Sure-Jel)
- 4 T. water
Instructions
- In the blender, small food processor, or magic bullet mix the peppers with the 3/4 cup of water till blended. You can leave the seed in if you want the spicier flavor.
- Add the chili mixture, garlic, sugar and vinegar to a saucepan. Heat to a simmer for 3 to 5 minutes.
- Combine Clear Jel and 4 tbsp water in a small bowl and mix well. Bring chili mixture to a boil and whisk in the Clear Jel continuing to stir for one minute.
- The sauce will thicken quite quickly. Remove from heat.
- Fill jars with mixture to 1/2" headspace. Remove air bubbles with rubber spatula and refill to proper headspace if needed.
- Using a wet papertowel wipe the rims of the jars. Add hot lids and rings.
- Place in water bath canner and process once the water comes back to a full boil for 15 minutes.
- Remove from the canner and leave on the dishtowel overnight with disturbing to cool.
Notes
Clear Jel is available at SB Canning Store which you can find here!