Name: Jalapeño Mint Jelly
Yield: Makes 4 cups
Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups (425 mL) finely chopped fresh mint, divided; 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) water; 3 1/2 cups (875 mL) granulated sugar; 3/4 cup (175 mL) cider vinegar; 2 tbsp (25 mL) strained fresh lemon juice; 2 jalapeño peppers, finely chopped; 1 pouch liquid fruit pectin

Jalapeño peppers and a double hit of mint liven up traditional mint jelly. Try it with crackers and cheese and with lamb or chicken.

Extra! Tips from Epicurious:

· Liquid fruit pectin, an ingredient that helps form a gel, is available in the produce or jams and jellies aisle of many supermarkets. Certo is a popular brand. Be sure to use the liquid version: While pectin is also available in crystals, the two forms are not interchangeable.

· "I like to mix this jelly with cream cheese and serve it on crackers," says Topp. "The chile peppers and mint make for a flavorful hors d'oeuvre."

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