Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsThe Lady MayBacon Jam And Pepper Jelly Board Recipe

Bacon Jam And Pepper Jelly Board Recipe

Inspired by The Lady May
Time1h 30m
Serves8

Scratch blueberry jalapeño and mango habañero pepper jellies, bourbon bacon jam, cream cheese, and bagel chips.

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Ingredients

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Jellies

Bacon Jam

Serving Components

Method

Jellies Preparation

  1. 1

    Make the Blueberry Jalapeño Jelly

    In a saucepan, combine fresh blueberries, chopped jalapeños, sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat until the blueberries burst and the mixture thickens, about 10-15 minutes. Strain if desired and cool.

  2. 2

    Make the Mango Habanero Jelly

    In a separate saucepan, combine diced mango, chopped habaneros, sugar, and lime juice. Cook over medium heat until the mango is soft and the mixture thickens, about 10-15 minutes. Strain if desired and cool.

Bacon Jam Preparation

  1. 3

    Cook the Bacon

    In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove bacon and drain on paper towels, leaving the bacon fat in the pan.

  2. 4

    Sauté the Onion

    In the same skillet, add chopped onion to the bacon fat and sauté until soft and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.

  3. 5

    Combine Ingredients for Bacon Jam

    Chop the cooked bacon and return it to the skillet with the onions. Add brown sugar, bourbon, apple cider vinegar, and black pepper. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally until the mixture is thick and jam-like, about 30-40 minutes.

  4. 6

    Cool and Store

    Let the bacon jam cool before transferring it to a jar. Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Assembly

  1. 7

    Prepare the Serving Board

    Take a large serving board or platter. Place the cream cheese in the center and smooth it out.

  2. 8

    Add Jellies

    Spoon the blueberry jalapeño jelly and mango habanero jelly around the cream cheese.

  3. 9

    Add Bacon Jam

    Spoon the cooled bacon jam next to the jellies.

  4. 10

    Arrange Bagel Chips

    Fill in the remaining space on the board with bagel chips for dipping.

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