Bacon Jam And Pepper Jelly Board Recipe
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
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
Bacon Jam Preparation
- 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.
- 4
- 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.
- 6
Cool and Store
Let the bacon jam cool before transferring it to a jar. Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Assembly
- 7
Prepare the Serving Board
Take a large serving board or platter. Place the cream cheese in the center and smooth it out.
- 8
Add Jellies
Spoon the blueberry jalapeño jelly and mango habanero jelly around the cream cheese.
- 9
Add Bacon Jam
Spoon the cooled bacon jam next to the jellies.
- 10
Arrange Bagel Chips
Fill in the remaining space on the board with bagel chips for dipping.