Zippy Peach Spread Recipes

CHUNKY PEACH SPREAD

Steps:

• Fill a large saucepan two-thirds full with water; bring to a boil. Cut a shallow "X" on the bottom of each peach. Using tongs, place peaches, a few at a time, in boiling water 30-60 seconds or just until skin at the "X" begins to loosen. Remove peaches and immediately drop into ice water. Pull off skins with tip of a knife; discard skins. Chop peaches., In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over cold water; let stand 1 minute. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine peaches, sugar and lemon juice; bring to a boil. Mash peaches. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes. Add gelatin mixture; cook 1 minute longer, stirring until gelatin is completely dissolved. Cool 10 minutes., Pour into jars. Refrigerate, covered, up to 3 weeks.

ZIPPY CRANBERRY APPETIZER

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring sugars and water to a boil over medium heat. Stir in cranberries; return to a boil. Cook for 10 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Cool. , Stir in horseradish and mustard. Transfer to a large bowl; refrigerate until chilled. Just before serving, spread cream cheese over crackers; top with cranberry mixture.

HOT PEPPER PEACH SPREAD

Steps:

• In a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, combine mashed peaches and tomatoes, fresh hot peppers, lime juice, onion, red bell pepper, red pepper flakes, and cayenne.
• Stir in the powdered pectin (a 1-3/4 oz. packet). Bring to a boil.
• Stir in the sugar and butter and return to a full rolling boil that can't be stirred down.
• Remove pot from heat and skim off foam with a metal spoon.
• Put a dried red chili in each of your sterilized, hot, half-pint canning jars. Ladle the spread immediately into jars, allowing 1/4 inch head-space at top.
• Be sure to wipe the jars and adjust the lids before you process them in a boiling-water canner for 10 minutes.
• Remove jars and cool on wire racks.

SWEET-AND-SPICY PEACH SPREAD

Steps:

• Mix cream cheese, peach, jalapeno, cilantro, and green onion together in a small bowl.

JALAPENO PEACH SPREAD

Steps:

• Place peaches and jalapenos in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped.
• Pour this mixture into a Dutch oven or large saucepan.
• Add sugar and allspice and combine well.
• Stirring constantly, bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then lower the heat to medium-low.
• Cook 20 minutes over medium-low, stirring often, or until thickened.
• It will be like a thick sauce.
• Ladle into clean,sterilized,heat-resistent jars.
• Cover with clean, sterilized lids and let cool to room temperature.
• Place in refrigerator and keep chilled.
• This is not shelf stable jam (it must be refrigerated even when sealed) as it has not been heat canned.
• Use up the spread within one month or two weeks after opening.
• Serve with cream cheese on crackers.

ZIPPY RAREBIT SPREAD

Steps:

• Mix first four ingredients over boiling water or in a heavy pan over low heat. Cook,stirring frequently til smooth and bubbly. Blend in bacon bits. Garnish with parsley sprigs, if desired. Serve warm with Ritz crackers. makes about 1 1/2 cups spread.

ZIPPY SHRIMP SPREAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in the seasoned salt, Worcestershire sauce and onion powder. Spread onto a 13-in. platter. , Combine seafood sauce and horseradish; spread over cream cheese layer. Sprinkle with shrimp and parsley. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour. Serve with crackers.

PEACH TARTLETS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar and salt; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add water and egg yolks; stir until dough forms a ball. , Divide into eight portions; press onto the bottom and up the sides of eight 4-in. tart pans. Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire racks., For filling, in a large saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt. Stir in water until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir in peaches and lemon juice., Spoon into tart shells. Chill until serving. Garnish with whipped cream if desired.

ZIPPY PEACH SPREAD

Steps:

• Place cream cheese on a serving plate. In a small bowl, combine the preserves, horseradish, mustard and pepper; pour over cream cheese. Serve with crackers.