RED PEPPER JAM

Ingredients:

• 4 cups coarsely ground sweet red peppers (about 12 peppers)
• 2 pods hot red peppers
• 1 1/2 cups white vinegar
• 3 cups sugar
• Salt

Instructions:

1. Grind peppers and sprinkle with a small amount of salt. Let sit for 3 hours.
2. Combine peppers with sugar, vinegar, and additional salt to taste.
3. Cook slowly for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, until thick and bright red (do not overcook to dark red).
4. Transfer to small jars and refrigerate. Keeps for up to 1 year.
5. Serving suggestion: Serve on crackers or with cottage cheese as an appetizer.