For me, the epitome of the marvelous spicy-sweet combination is probably pepper jelly. Homemade is obviously best, but a close second is the batch I recently sampled from The East India Company.
The aspect of it that most stood out to me was the subtle hint of ginger--it was unexpected, and it was decidedly welcome. There's a definite kick from the peppers, too--it doesn't mess around! The flame is properly balanced by the sweetness, however, making for an exciting and satisfying eating experience.
There are many fitting places to make use of a tasty and unusual condiment like this pepper (or, as those Brits call it, chilli) jelly. It's thrilling in a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, it livens up a baked brie appetizer, and it makes a nice component of a meatball sauce. I might even be tempted to put the spicy jelly on some pancakes, literally making them hot cakes. (That reminds me of a one-liner I recently saw: Signs that things aren't going so well: You can't even sell hotcakes. Ha.) My favorite way to partake of it, however, is slathered atop a buttery biscuit. Eat it. Can't beat it.
I encourage all of you to check out The East India Company--they have a huge range of products, from tea to chocolates to chutney. Hey, if you have to deal with pounds, the money type is better than the weight type, right?
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There was an herb farm in northern Michigan that sold pepper jelly...green and red. It was marvelous on cream cheese with crackers. I have a recipe for it someplace, but I've never made it.
Never thought of slathering it on pancakes and biscuits!
One year, I made my own apricot pepper jelly, and we had eaten all of it within a month (several pints!)
I wait with eager anticipation for the new jars of pepper jelly the local stands will be selling this year. Last year I just didn't buy enough.
You have given me some GREAT ideas, Grace. I may just need to buy more than usual. Hot Biscuits? Oh YES!!! I need to try that and the pancakes ASAP!
Thanks for sharing and the reminder...
Pepper jelly is to die for, especially when paired with good cheese!
Cheers,
Rosa
looks absolutely delicious.
I've never heard of pepper jelly before, but it sounds so interesting! I'm just trying to imagine what it tastes like....now I want to try it!
I've always grown up with pepper jelly! It's awesome! The best I ever had, though, was my grandmother's Pink Grapefruit and Habanero. To. Die. For. Sweet and hot, sour and sweet.
You've just reminded me that I made a couple of jars of apple & chilli jam last autumn and I haven't even opened them yet!
pepper jelly and cheese sammiches. the best!
mm...I just bought some rice crackers and some of these pepper jelly would be really great on them.
Wow, never had it, but I definately would love to try!
I've yet to try pepper jelly. Looks so good!
YUM, YUM, YUM! I love it and bet it tastes crazy good!
Mmmm...pepper jelly is great with cream cheese and crackers. Or even on toast. :) This looks yummy!
Just that little spoonful would have me under the table...I so am a baby when it comes to heat in my food, my husband on the other hand would love this!
Mmmm pepper jelly on a buttery biscuit sounds good to me!
I like your idea about using it in a brie appetizer.
Wow! I can imagine the flavour, this is incredible!
Hi Grace!
Thank you for your kind words and your wonderful pictures about our Chilli Jelly Jam!!
Oooh. Biscuit + amazing jelly = why aren't I in the US???
Love your last comment! As a Registered Dietitian, I'm always looking for subtle,small, but flavor-packed 'treats' like this for my clients to try so that they get away from eating copious amounts of mediocre, if not awful tasting 'junk' foods in their search for satiety. These types of products can really help people get back into true enjoyment of food without all the fat and kcalories. Thanks for this review of such a special and different choice!
Oh yea, pepper jelly and fresh biscuits = a marriage made in heaven. I have never made it, but my Granmother used to make the best pepper jelly.
I'm not much of a fan of jelly, but it sure is pretty!
I love pepper jelly but never made it...I sure would love to get some.
Have a great week ahead Grace :-)
Delicious pepper jelly,looks gorgeous superb,cariños y abrazos.
Now I've never had pepper jelly and at first glance thought this was some type of chutney. But now I'm determined to hunt it down. Oh Grace, you just continue to help me add to my already overstuffed pantry.
In a PB & J sandwich? Really? Now I'm usually with you but this one I'll have to consider carefully ;)
One of my friends had a savory pepper jelly cheesecake at her wedding...and since then I've been obsessed. I'll have to check this brand out!
Seriously, we're food soulmates.
Pepper jelly is good stuff! Love the idea of adding it to a meatball sauce!
Love the beautiful colour of the jelly. I always associate sweet/spicy/sticky with chutney though. I wonder if this is similar. Either way, sounds delish.
This jelly looks awesome! Would you consider adding this dip to this weeks appetizer line up for Get Grillin'? It looks amazing. You can link up to 3 of your amazing recipes :)
This jelly sounds excellent, love your shots of it!
I love pepper jelly - it's so good on so many things.
Yummm! It looks so good. What great pictures!!
we love pepper jelly, love the color!
sweetlife
I would love to try pepper jelly!!!Looks delicious.
I love spicy with sweet! How nice that you got to sample this product :)
I love the stuff! It is a very good replacement to a chutney!
I love hot pepper jelly.
Mmm I just discovered pepper jelly a few years ago -- love the combination of sweet n spicy!
Now, on a buttery biscuit sounds amazing, but on a pbj is something I need to try!
Laughter is one of the many reasons that I read your blog. You make me smile!
I think the most popular jam I made last year was the fig and jalapeno. We especially love it over a sheep's cheese on crackers.
I know I've had pepper jelly before and I can't remember where. I do remember that I loved it! And i agree it's best with biscuits. Explain the meatball sauce... that sounds really interesting, but I can't figure out how it works.
~Nancy Lewis~
I love sweet and spicy - I need some of this!
I love this look amazing! gloria
Yum, incorporating this into some sort of sauce for some good, porky meatballs, is making my mouth water!
Sadly I don't eat it often enough
wowza, chili jelly on biscuits dripping with butter... what a taste sensation that would be! I wonder if they have a retail source here in the states?
I love pepper jelly! I'm definitely a fan of homemade first but there are surely some good other brands out there and this clearly is one :) My favorite way to eat it is to put it over cream cheese and serve it with crackers...mmm mouth watering just thinking about it.
Thanks for posting this! I keep reading about pepper jelly & I have none. It is very apparent that I need it :)
Drool, drool, DROOL! ;)
You're fiendish to be showing me a biscuit like that so up close and personal. LOL
I know this post is a little late but I just found this blog. I love using pepper jelly's as glazes on grilled meats. Just adds a ne deminsion to the flavors. I have created a couple of fruit sauces that are similar to a pepper jelly just for that purpose. Raspberry Chipotle and Pineapple Orange Habanero.
I've been looking for a pepper jelly that doesn't include seeds (and that doesn't require me to make it)... BINGO! Thanks! :)
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