Pepper Jelly is a unique and underutilized condiment to liven up your dishes. With a combination of sweetness and heat that doesn’t often blend so well together, pepper jelly can make any meal more palatable with little effort. However, even among the niche community of pepper jelly, some flavors will give your meals an extra kick and prove you to be a true flavor connoisseur. Interested in learning more? Here are some of the most unique and approachable flavors of pepper jelly you should try the next time you need something new for your dishes.
Habanero Pepper Jelly
Let’s say you like pepper jelly because of its hot and spicy flavor. If that’s the case, you’ll have a blast with habanero jelly. The Habanero pepper is the real deal if you crave spice, and jelly from it hits that sweet spot between sugar and spice, with a heavy emphasis on the spice. Habanero pepper jelly pairs well with anything if you love that added kick – cheese and crackers, outstanding on a meat tray, great as a glaze for salmon or fish, and a great dip for chicken tenders or bites. Be sure to give it a chance when you can.
Pomegranate Pepper Jelly
On the other side of the flavor spectrum, for those who love their jelly traditionally sweet comes pomegranate jelly. Pepper jelly isn’t particularly known for its sweetness, at least not to the degree that most fruit jelly is. Pomegranate pepper jelly is able to capture the sweet flavoring that cranberry jelly has and is perfect as a glaze or dip for fish and chicken. If you’re looking for a sweet and savory replacement for cranberry or strawberry jelly, pomegranate pepper jelly may just have what you’re looking for.
Mango Pepper Jelly
Pepper Jelly is designed to be unique and to provide a new experience to foodies and chefs alike. Mango jelly is, by its name only, already a dish that will get your guests curious about your dishes. Not only that, but when it hits their lips, it will deliver a flavor like none they’ve ever had before. Like the pomegranate jelly from before, mango jelly is made for those of us with a sweet tooth, but it has more of a strong kick than the more docile flavors. Mangos are unique condiments that go surprisingly well with meat and fish.
Chipotle Pepper Jelly
The chipotle pepper is another flavor on the spicier end of the taste spectrum and is one of the more popular flavors among connoisseurs of the craft. It has a smokey flavor that most other pepper jellies, even the spicy ones, don’t have. Much like a habanero, chipotle goes great with meat and cheese dishes due to its warmer taste and heavier texture. This is the best of the sweet and spicy mixes if you’re looking to taste strong elements of both, so be sure to give it a try the next time you’re looking for a unique condiment for your cooking.