Jezebel Sauce- this retro sweet and spicy southern condiment is a breeze to whip up and can be used in multiple ways. My favorite way is to serve it over a block of cream cheese with crackers. Such an easy party appetizer and a holiday favorite.

Jezebel Sauce over a block of cream cheese.

What Is Jezebel Sauce?

Jezebel Sauce is a southern condiment that is both sweet and spicy. It is typically served over cream cheese. It is thought to be named after the biblical figure Jezebel, because of its sweet and spicy nature. It originated in the Gulf Coast region of the South and can be found in cookbooks dating back to the 1950s.

Jezebel Ingredients

  • Apple Jelly
  • Pineapple Preserves
  • Dry Mustard
  • Horseradish– I used prepared horseradish, but freshly grated would be great if you have it.
  • Pepper
Cream cheese topped with sauce on a platter with crackers.

How To Serve Jezebel Sauce

The traditional way to serve Jezebel Sauce is over a block of cream cheese with crackers. Great for Holiday Entertaining! It also makes a great accompaniment for ham. Also wonderful on grilled chicken, shrimp, or pork tenderloin. It can be served as a condiment or used as a marinade.

Only Takes A Few Minutes To Make

Just measure the ingredients and mix together in a large bowl. That’s all there is to this recipe.

Make Ahead

For the best flavor, should be made a day in advance.

Make It Spicier

To make this recipe spicier, add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes.

Storage

Will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 weeks.

Jezebel Sauce over a block of cream cheese.

More Southern Condiments

Jezebel Sauce

5 from 2 votes
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 0 minutes
Jezebel Sauce- this retro sweet and spicy southern condiment is a breeze to whip up and can be used in multiple ways. Serve it over a block of cream cheese for an easy party appetizer.
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Ingredients

  • 1 (18-ounce) jar apple jelly
  • 1 (18-ounce) jar pineapple preserves
  • 5 ounces prepared horseradish
  • 1/4 cup dry mustard
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse ground black pepper
  • block of cream cheese

Instructions 

  • Stir together all ingredients in a bowl.
  • To use as a party appetizer, spoon over a block of cream cheese and serve with crackers.

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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2 Comments

  1. uno online says:

    It is so delicious. I really like it

  2. Stagetheir says:

    So easy and good!