Description
This Sweet & Spicy Hot Jezebel Dipping Sauce combines fruity apple jelly and pineapple preserves with tangy Dijon mustard and bold horseradish for an irresistibly flavorful Southern appetizer. Perfect served over cream cheese with crackers or warmed as a dip for meatballs, this quick and easy sauce is ideal for parties, holidays, or last-minute gatherings.
Ingredients
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Jezebel Sauce
- 1 cup apple jelly
- 1 cup pineapple preserves
- 1/4 cup prepared horseradish
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp dry mustard powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
For Serving
- 8 oz cream cheese (optional)
- Crackers, pretzels, or bread for dipping
Optional Variations
- Use peach or apricot preserves instead of apple and pineapple
- Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes for extra heat
- Swirl into goat cheese instead of cream cheese
- Add chopped green onions or smoked paprika for extra flavor
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the apple jelly, pineapple preserves, prepared horseradish, Dijon mustard, dry mustard powder, and black pepper thoroughly.
- Whisk Smooth: Whisk the mixture until all ingredients are fully incorporated and smooth, ensuring an even consistency.
- Adjust Heat: Taste the sauce and add cayenne pepper or extra horseradish if a spicier flavor is desired, mixing well after adding.
- Serve: Pour the sauce over a softened block of cream cheese and serve immediately with crackers, pretzels, or bread for dipping. Alternatively, transfer the sauce to a jar and chill for flavors to deepen.
- Warm Version: For a warm dip, gently heat the sauce in a small saucepan over low heat until warmed through. Serve over meatballs or cocktail sausages for a delightful appetizer.
Notes
- Use prepared horseradish (not creamy) for the best pungent kick.
- High-quality fruit preserves greatly enhance the sauce’s flavor.
- Best served at room temperature for smooth and easy dipping.
- Flavors deepen and meld beautifully when chilled for several hours or overnight.
- Works perfectly as a make-ahead dip for parties and holiday gatherings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Dip
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Southern
Keywords: Hot Jezebel Sauce, Sweet and Spicy Dip, Southern Appetizer, Cream Cheese Dip, Party Dip, Horseradish Sauce, Fruit Preserve Dip
