Jezebel Sauce Recipe
Jezebel Sauce is a tangy, sweet, and slightly spicy condiment made with pineapple preserves, apple jelly, horseradish, and dry mustard. Perfect for enhancing the flavor of cream cheese and crackers, it adds a decorative and flavorful touch to appetizers and snacks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 1 cup of sauce; serves 8 as an appetizer 1x
- Category: Sauce, Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Southern American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Sauce Ingredients
- 1/2 cup pineapple preserves
- 1/2 cup apple jelly
- 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground dry mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Serving Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- Ritz or buttery round crackers
Instructions
- Mix the sauce: In a small bowl, thoroughly stir together the pineapple preserves, apple jelly, prepared horseradish, ground dry mustard, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, and red pepper flakes until fully combined and smooth.
- Prepare the cream cheese base: Place the 8 ounces of cream cheese on a serving plate, allowing it to soften to room temperature to create a smooth surface for the sauce.
- Assemble the appetizer: Generously spoon about 1/2 cup of the Jezebel Sauce over the top of the softened cream cheese, letting it run down the sides decoratively for an inviting presentation.
- Serve with crackers: Arrange Ritz or buttery round crackers around the plate. Serve immediately, inviting guests to top their individual servings with extra sauce as desired.
Notes
- The sauce can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated to let the flavors meld for at least an hour before serving.
- If you prefer less spice, reduce or omit the red pepper flakes to suit your taste.
- Substitute cream cheese with a dairy-free spread to make the appetizer vegan-friendly, though the diet classification would then change.
- For extra texture, try adding chopped dried fruit or nuts to the sauce mixture.
- Jezebel Sauce also pairs well with roasted meats and vegetables for a versatile condiment option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (approx. 30g) sauce plus 1 oz cream cheese and 3 crackers
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: Jezebel Sauce, Pineapple preserves, Horseradish sauce, Cream cheese appetizer, Sweet and spicy sauce, Southern condiments
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