Spicy Pineapple Over Cream Cheese Appetizer Recipes

PINEAPPLE HABANERO PEPPER JELLY

Steps:

• Place the finely chopped fresh pineapple in a strainer set over a bowl. Press on the pineapple with the back of a spoon to release as much of the juice as possible. Allow the pineapple to drain while you're prepping the other ingredients.
• Combine the sugar, vinegar, apple, bell pepper, habanero, red pepper flakes, butter and exactly 3 cups of the well-drained pineapple in a large pot. (If you have extra pineapple save it for your morning yogurt or something else. Don't try to add more than 3 cups.)
• Stir until dissolved. Bring the mixture to a full rolling boil and cook for 10 minutes. Watch the pot carefully and lower the heat a bit if the bubbling jelly rises near the top.
• Add Certo and lemon juice and bring the mixture back to a rolling boil. Cook for exactly 1 minute, stirring frequently.
• Remove pot from heat and skim off any foam on the surface. Ladle jelly into clean jars leaving a 1/2-inch space at the top. (this will allow for expansion in the freezer.)
• Cover with lids and allow the jelly to sit for 24 hours, then place in freezer.
• If using the hot water bath method, use sterilized jars and immediately proceed with the water bath canning method. Jelly may take 24 hours to set completely.

PINEAPPLE CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• Drain the pineapple. In a fine-mesh strainer, drain the 20-ounce can of pineapple. Use a spatula to press out as much water as possible.
• Dice the veggies. Dice the bell pepper, jalapeño, shallot, and green onions.
• Toast and chop the pecans. I like to toast the pecan because toasting them brings out their flavor. Chop them, if they aren't already chopped.
• Mash the cream cheese. Use a fork to mash the softened cream cheese.
• Add the remaining ingredients. Add the drained pineapple, the diced veggies, the Worchestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix until everything is evenly combined.
• Form and chill. Form the cheese ball mixture into a ball and wrap the whole thing in plastic wrap. Chill for at least 2 hours and up to overnight.
• Add the crushed pecans. Roll the chilled pineapple cheese ball in crushed pecans.
• Serve. Serve with round buttery crackers. I like Ritz and Wheat Thins.

SPICY PINEAPPLE OVER CREAM CHEESE APPETIZER

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, combine the jelly, preserves, mustard and horseradish.
• Cook over medium heat until everything is melted, stirring as it heats.
• Remove from heat, cover and refrigerate at least one hour until chilled.
• To serve: place the block of cheese on a serving plate and top with 1/2 cup of the pineapple sauce.
• Serve with crackers.
• Refrigerate the remaining sauce for up to 3 weeks.

WORLD'S BEST CREAM CHEESE AND PINEAPPLE DIP

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, mix together cream cheese, crushed pineapple, onion powder and garlic. Mix in reserved juice from pineapple as desired. Chill in the refrigerator until serving.