What’s Cooking in Gail’s Kitchen? Timeless Classics: Pastime Pepper Jelly Appetizer! Someone once told me, I was the “Queen of Appetizers”. It may be the result of often serving hors d’oeuvres and finger food at festive parties and impromptu gatherings. Or perhaps, simply because it makes a light meal. Recently, though, my husband opened a bottle of dry red wine and we had a quiet dinner for two from this recipe alone. It may have been the ancient evening, the distant music, the cozy conversation, or the cherished companionship, but add it all together for the perfect pastime.
PASTIME PEPPER JELLY APPETIZER
Ingredients:
8 ounce block Neufchâtel cheese, softened
6 ounce sleeve sesame crackers
8 ounce jar Jalapeño Confetti Jelly*
Fresh mint (optional)
Instructions:
Chop fresh mint. Spread a teaspoon of Neufchâtel cheese on a sesame cracker. Beginning with a half a teaspoon to taste, place a dollop of Jalapeño Confetti Jelly on top. Garnish with fresh mint. Serve with a nonalcoholic sparkling blood orange beverage or a glass of red wine.
*Jalapeño or habanero jellies are recommended. You may follow the link to make your own Jalapeño Confetti Jelly @ https://snapshotsincursive.com/2016/09/29
This looks so good!
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Thanks, Shawna. It’s simple, but fancy. Know what I mean? 🌶
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Yes, I do.
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It’s so inviting…. loved that jelly😊
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I am happy to hear it appealed to you. Blessings! 🍓
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So yummy 😋
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A prelude to the weekend. 🍁🍂🌾
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Queen of Appetizers is a wonderful title! These look yummy. 🙂
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Thanks! lol 🍓🍓🍓
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Oh fabulous! The confetti pepper jelly is gorgeous ! In San Antonio at the Guenther House, they serve Pepper Jelly with Biscuits or Waffles, but nothing is better than just as you have it here ! Xoxo
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What a great way to change things up! Sounds yummy! 🍓
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We had never thought of it but it was good !
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We’ve come a long way in creating tasteful combinations, in my opinion. 🍓
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so true! We have pepper jelly with cream cheese so often- just the classic pairing…and I have stirred pepper jelly in with honey to glaze a ham or add flavor to blackeyed peas- but never thought of using it as an actual jelly on biscuits! The Guenther House is the home of Pioneer Baking Company- umhm delicious food! xoxo
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When I used it as a condiment for grilled pork, it was scrumptious! Thanks so much for your friendship. 🌶
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And you sweet friend !
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I love what I would call here a chilli jam, especially with a little pâté and some fresh white bread with a smear of real butter 😋
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