This Hot Jezebel Dipping Sauce is exactly that. HOT! If you like it hot, then this recipe is for you!
It’s unclear where this sauce comes from or how it got the name “Jezebel” but it appears it originated in the South in the 1950s. Whatever its origins, this is one great dipping sauce.
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Traditionally Jezebel Sauce is poured over softened cream cheese and served with crackers but you can also use it as a sipping sauce for chicken tenders or chicken wings.
Tips
- While you can pretty much use any brand of cream cheese, I highly recommend you use Philadelphia brand cream cheese. You will taste the difference.
While I list 3 tablespoons of prepared horseradish in the recipe card, I highly recommend you start with 2 tablespoons and do a taste test. Add the other tablespoon of horseradish if you still want more heat.
Another variation you can make to this recipe is using mustard powder instead of the Dijon mustard. I recommend starting with 1 teaspoon and going from there until you find your desired taste.
If you enjoy making your own sauces, make sure you check out my collection of Condiments & Sauces Recipes. My Green Pepper Jelly and my Smoked Cream Cheese are also great with cream cheese and crackers.
If you plan on gifting some of this delicious dipping sauce or just want a cool way to store it, check out my favorite Sauce Bottles on Amazon.
Gather your Ingredients
You will need the following ingredients to make this Hot Jezebel Dipping Sauce recipe (see recipe card for quantities): Apricot Preserves, Cream Cheese, Dijon Mustard, Prepared Horseradish and Ground Black Pepper.
How to Make Hot Jezebel Dipping Sauce
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the apricot preserves, dijon mustard, 2 tablespoons of horseradish, and ground black pepper. Add more horseradish and ground black pepper to taste.
- Let the sauce chill covered in the refrigerator before using it.
- Pour over the top of the cream cheese and serve with pita chips or crackers.
Hot Jezebel Dipping Sauce
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Ingredients
- 18 oz Apricot Preserves
- 8 oz Cream Cheese, softened
- 1 Tbsp Dijon Mustard
- 3 Tbsp Prepared Horseradish
- Ground Black Pepper, to taste
Serving Suggestions
- Crackers
- Pita Chips
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the apricot preserves, dijon mustard, 2 tablespoons of horseradish, and ground black pepper. Add more horseradish and ground black pepper to taste.
- Let sauce chill covered in the refrigerator before using.
- Pour over the top of the cream cheese and serve with pita chips or crackers.
I just mixed this up and decided to just use 2 tablespoons of the prepared horseradish. I had tasted it without the horseradish with just the apricot preserves and Dijon mustard and liked that quite a bit. Now I wish I would have just used 1 tablespoon of the horseradish; however, I just put it in the refrigerator and maybe once the flavors have blended, I will love the taste! I actually really liked it with just the apricot preserves and Dijon and a little black pepper. Maybe next time I will just do that, but I will report back to let you know what I think, once the flavors have blended with the 2 tablespoons of prepared horseradish. Not complaining, really; I’m sure it will be delicious, especially once I pour it over the cream cheese to serve with Wheat Thins. I am bringing this to a neighborhood function this evening and I love how easy this recipe is! I go to quite a few neighborhood functions living here in Sun City, Texas, so once in a while, I just want to bring something quick and easy and this one definitely fits that description! I think this would taste delicious over chicken or pork. I’m going to try it. I love apricot preserves!
this was outstanding. Unfortunately, the website would not allow me to leave five stars only four. I used raspberry preserves with Chia seeds because that’s what I had on hand. I followed the recipe exactly, adding all the horseradish. Oh my goodness, it was good. Who would’ve thought horseradish in preserves? It’s a keeper!
Glad you liked it! I adjusted your star ratings based on your comment and will look into this issue.
This Dipping Sauce is one of the easiest to make and it turned out perfect.