Jalapeno Jelly Cream Cheese Spread Food

JALAPENO JELLY

Steps:

• Combine the green bell pepper and 12 jalapeno peppers in the container of a food processor or blender. Process until finely chopped. This can be done in batches, if the peppers do not fit.
• Transfer the peppers to a large saucepan, and stir in the cider vinegar. Bring to a boil, and let simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Strain the mixture through at least 2 layers of cheesecloth, and discard pulp. You should have about 1 cup of liquid.
• Return the liquid to the saucepan, and stir in the salt and sugar until dissolved. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. When the mixture comes to a rolling boil (one that cannot be stirred down), boil for one minute, then stir in the liquid pectin.
• Stir in the remaining jalapeno peppers, and ladle into sterile jars leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Seal jars in a hot water bath. Refrigerate jelly after seal is broken.

JALAPENO CREAM CHEESE

Steps:

• Blend together softened cream cheese, mayonnaise and garlic powder until smooth and no longer lumpy. Add chopped jalapeno to cream cheese mixture and stir until just blended.
• The longer the mixture sits, the hotter it becomes.

JALAPENO POPPER SPREAD

Steps:

• Stir together cream cheese and mayonnaise in a large bowl until smooth. Stir in green chiles and jalapeno peppers. Pour mixture into a microwave safe serving dish, and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
• Microwave on High until hot, about 3 minutes.

JALAPENO JELLY CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• 1. Place jalapeno's in food processor and mince well. Mix jellies together with jalapeno's. Pour over top of block of cream cheese. serve with assorted crackers

JALAPENO CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• Place block of cream cheese on a serving plate; sprinkle with jalapenos and pecans. Serve with bagel chips or crackers.

JALAPEñO JELLY

Steps:

• Prepare boiling water canner. Heat jars in simmering water until ready to use. Do not boil. Wash lids in warm soapy water and set bands aside.
• While wearing latex gloves, cut stems from fresh jalapeños, then cut peppers in half. Remove the seeds from the jalapeños for a less spicy jelly (Helpful hint: Run a teaspoon along the inside of each cut jalapeno to remove the seeds), or leave the seeds in if you'd like very spicy jelly.
• Coarsely cut peppers, then place in a food processor or blender with 1 cup of vinegar. Puree until smooth. Do not strain.
• Pour pureed jalapeño mixture into a medium pot along with the remaining 1 cup vinegar and all of the sugar.
• Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat. (Be very careful here, this mixture WILL foam up and over the top unless you are careful.) Just as it starts to come to a boil, lower heat and with a ladle, skim off any foam. Then, increase the temperature under the pot to a point where it will gently boil, but not rise up and over the top.
• Boil for 10 minutes then while whisking, add one pectin pouch and boil hard for an additional minute. Remove from heat, skimming any additional foam if necessary.
• We chose not to add the optional green food coloring to our jelly. But if you'd like your jelly to be a darker green, add one or two drops and stir to combine.
• Ladle hot jelly into hot jars leaving ¼ inch headspace. Wipe rim. Center lid on jar. Apply band until fit is fingertip tight.
• Process in a boiling water canner for 10 minutes, adjusting for altitude. Remove jars and cool. Check lids for seal after 24 hours. Lid should not flex up and down when pressed in center.

JALAPENO CHICKEN SPREAD

Steps:

• Finely chop chicken with a knife or in a food processor.
• Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until tender and golden on all sides, stirring frequently.
• Combine cream cheese, mayonnaise, milk, red pepper, jalapeño, lemon juice, salt, Tabasco sauce and cooked chicken in a bowl and mix until well blended.
• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• Spoon chicken mixture into an oven-safe crock or small casserole.
• Bake 20 minutes or until mixture is hot and bubbly.
• Serve with crisp crackers or pita triangles.

JALAPENO SPREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350F degrees.
• Using a metal pie plate, place the pine nuts, chili powder, and cumin in the center of the plate.
• Bake in preheated oven for about 6 minutes or until spices are fragrant and begin to darken (careful not to burn!); let cool completely.
• Place the green onion, garlic, and cilantro in a food processor and whir until chopped.
• Add the jalapeno and the nut/spice mixture and whir until nuts are chopped.
• Add the cream cheese, goat cheese, sour cream or yogurt, and lime juice and whir until blended.
• Place in covered container and refrigerate for at least 8 hours, but the longer you can leave it before serving the better- 24 hours is preferred.
• Scrape spread into a serving bowl and serve with raw veggies (celery, cauliflower, broccoli, endive, carrot, etc).
• Makes about 1 cup.

PEACHY CREAM CHEESE JALAPENO SPREAD

Steps:

• Mix together the preserves and chilies,.
• Place the cream cheese blocks on a small serving plate.
• Spoon preserves over cheese.
• Serve with the crackers or cocktail bread.

JALAPENO-PECAN CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• In a bowl, beat cream cheese, cheddar cheese, pecans and green onions until blended. On a serving plate, form mixture into desired shape. Refrigerate, covered, at least 2 hours., In a microwave, warm jelly until melted; spread over cheese spread. Serve with crackers.

JALAPENO JELLY & CREAM CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• Open the brick of cream cheese and place it on a plate.
• Spread the jelly evenly over the top. Serve with a small knife for spreading or use a hearty cracker that will not break.

JALAPENO JELLY AND CREAM CHEESE DIP

Steps:

• 1. To serve: Open the jar of jelly and pour over cream cheese (room temp). Lace the plate with club crackers and stand back. (5 minutes)
• 2. JELLY PREP: Always wear gloves while handling the fresh peppers. Even the small young peppers have oil in the stem and seeds. To remove seeds, hold pepper up by the stem and with the tip on the cutting board slice just next the stem and curving downward. Rotate the pepper and repeat 3 times. You should have the stem and almost all the seeds together in one piece-discard.
• 3. Remove any seeds on the four pieces of pepper. Once all the pepper pieces are clean, place in a blended with 1 cup of vinegar. Blend until all pieces are pureed.
• 4. Pour puree' into a large heavy pan. Use the remaining vinegar to rinse out the blender and add to pan. Remove gloves. Have the area for canning clean and organized. If this is the first canning experience consider reading some tips from a large canning company. Just for a few safety and helpful tips.
• 5. Add sugar and bring to a boil for 10 minutes. Add the pectin and bring to a boil for 1 minute. Add a few drops of green coloring which is nice around the holidays, if desired. Carefully ladle jelly into a hot sterile jar allowing 1/4 inch space to the top. Wipe the rim with a clean cloth. Center the new {never reuse lids} lid and place ring on snuggly.
• 6. Once all jars are complete, place in a large pan and cover with water. bring to a boil for 10 minutes. Remove from boiling water and set one a cloth. Listen for the success "pop" and check at 24 hours. If the lid pops up and down it is not sealed and must be used right away or discarded. Any jelly that is left in the pan or does not reach the jar can be eaten immediately. Always refrigerate after serving.