• 3/4 cup water
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup corn syrup
• 3 tablespoons pectin
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon vinegar
• 50 drops or 1/4 teaspoon red food coloring
• 1/8 teaspoon onion powder
• dash cayenne pepper
• dash garlic powder
• dash paprika
• 1/4 cup minced red bell pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon minced canned jalapeno peppers

1. Combine all the ingredients except the bell and minced jalapeno peppers in a small saucepan. Whisk well. Set saucepan over medium/high heat, uncovered. Add peppers and bring mixture to a full boil, stirring often.
2. Reduce heat and simmer sauce for 5 to 7 minutes, or until thick. Remove from heat and let sauce sit for about 10 minutes. Stir and cover. Use sauce when it reaches room temperature or cover and chill until needed.

Makes 1 cup