Candied Jalapeno Hot Corn Dip With Spiced Potato Skins Recipes

CANDIED JALAPENO DIP

Steps:

• Drain jalapeno slices, reserving liquid.
• Chop jalapeno slices.
• Mix jalapeno slices with cream cheese, adding back 1-3 T. of reserved liquid depending on the heat level you are comfortable with.
• Chill at least 30 minutes. Keep your jalapeno popping mitts off of it or you'll be sorry! :).

CANDIED JALAPENO OR COWBOY CANDY

Steps:

• Wearing gloves, remove the stems from all of the jalapeno peppers. The easiest way to do this is to slice a small disc off of the stem-end along with the stem. Discard the stems.
• Slice the peppers into uniform 1/8-1/4 inch rounds. Set aside.
• In a large pot, bring cider vinegar, white sugar, turmeric, celery seed, granulated garlic and cayenne pepper to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
• Add the pepper slices and simmer for exactly 4 minutes.
• Use a slotted spoon to transfer the peppers, loading into clean, sterile canning jars to within 1/4 inch of the upper rim of the jar.
• Turn heat up under the pot with the syrup and bring to a full rolling boil. Boil hard for 6 minutes.
• Use a ladle to pour the boiling syrup into the jars over the jalapeno slices. Insert a cooking chopstick to the bottom of the jar two or three times to release any trapped pockets of air. Adjust the level of the syrup if necessary. Wipe the rims of the jars with a clean, damp paper towel and fix on new, two-piece lids to finger-tip tightness.
• *If you have leftover syrup, and it is likely that you will, you may can it in half-pint or pint jars, too. It's wonderful brushed on meat on the grill or added to potato salad or, or, or... In short, don't toss it out!
• Place jars in a canner, cover with water by 2-inches. Bring the water to a full rolling boil. When it reaches a full rolling boil, set the timer for 10 minutes for half-pints or 15 minutes for pints.
• When timer goes off, use canning tongs to transfer the jars to a cooling rack. Leave them to cool, undisturbed, for 24 hours. When fully cooled, wipe them with a clean, damp washcloth then label.
• Allow to mellow for at least two weeks, but preferably a month before eating. Or don't.

CANDIED JALAPENOS

Steps:

• Drain off enough of the juice in the jalapeno jar so that adding the sugar won't cause a spill. Pour the 5 pound bag into the jar and seal tightly. Let jar sit for at least one week to mix flavors; flip the jar daily to blend.

HOT AND CREAMY JALAPENO CORN DIP

Steps:

• Combine cream cheese and butter in a microwave-safe bowl; heat in microwave until mostly melted, about 30 seconds. Add corn, jalapeno peppers, cumin, and garlic powder to cream cheese mixture.
• Heat mixture in microwave until warm, 1 to 2 minutes.

CANDIED JALAPENO & HOT CORN DIP WITH SPICED POTATO SKINS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Bake the potatoes for one hour or until the skin is crisp and the potato has cooked through. When cool enough to handle, cut potatoes in half lengthwise and scoop out inner flesh, (reserve for another use) leaving a thin layer of potato on the skin. Cut each half into thirds and transfer to a baking sheet. In a small bowl, mix together the salt, paprika and cumin. Pour in the olive oil and mix well. Brush onto each potato wedge and place in oven to crisp for 8-10 minutes. To make the dip, heat the oil in an 8" heavy skillet to medium. Add the jalapeno and sauté for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Turn heat to low, add the garlic and 2 teaspoons hot water; continue to cook for an additional 7 minutes until jalapeno and garlic have caramelized. Transfer to a large bowl. Meanwhile, melt butter in a 12" heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add the corn, onion and bell pepper; cook until corn is light golden brown (about 4-5 minutes). Add cream cheese, salt & pepper; stir until melted. Transfer jalapeno mixture along with mayo and cheddar cheese to a large bowl. Mix well and transfer to an 8" square baking dish. Sprinkle with Parmigiano-Reggiano and bake until hot & bubbly (about 10 minutes). Scatter with green onions before serving hot with potato skins. Yield: 8-12 servings.