Jun 09 2026
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Summer Crab Dip With Candied Jalapeños Recipe

Inspired by Jarocho
Time30m
Serves8

Make Summer Crab Dip With Candied Jalapeños Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Dip Base

Crab and Vegetables

Candied Jalapeños

Garnish

Method

Prepare Candied Jalapeños

  1. 1

    Make the Syrup

    In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and apple cider vinegar over medium heat. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.

  2. 2

    Add Jalapeños

    Slice the jalapeños into rings and add them to the saucepan. Simmer for about 10 minutes until they become tender and the syrup thickens.

  3. 3

    Cool and Store

    Remove from heat and let the candied jalapeños cool in the syrup. Once cooled, transfer to a jar and set aside.

Prepare the Dip

  1. 4

    Combine Base Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer to blend the cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, and garlic powder until smooth and creamy.

  2. 5

    Add Crab and Vegetables

    Gently fold in the lump crab meat, finely chopped green onions, and diced red bell pepper into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated.

  3. 6

    Incorporate Candied Jalapeños

    Chop the cooled candied jalapeños and fold them into the dip mixture, reserving a few pieces for garnish.

Serve

  1. 7

    Garnish and Present

    Transfer the crab dip to a serving bowl, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and top with the reserved pieces of candied jalapeños. Serve with crackers or tortilla chips.

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