How To: Make sweet pepper jam for the holidays

When it comes to food presents for Christmas, there's very little that beats a homemade stash of cookies or a jar of jam. If you want to give your friends a gift they will not only remember but savor in the months to come, why not whip up a can of sweet pepper jam?

Take a look at this video for the recipe, as well as for tips on how to can your jam using the boiling water method.

Canning expert and author Sherri Brooks Vinton shares her recipe for easy Sweet Pepper Jam. Once the cooking time is up, the vibrant jam is ready to use as a glaze for your turkey, or serve with crackers and crusty bread. It will last refrigerated for up to 3 weeks. But if you want to stash some away for safekeeping in the months ahead, follow Sherri's easy-to-follow instructions for canning to keep jars of this delicious condiment on your shelf for up to a year.