Capsicum Dip for Cheese

JustJanS's Note:

This really is a capsicum jam, that you pour over cream cheese. It's great at parties, is easy to make, and tastes amazing.

• Total Time: 25 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 1 cup

• 2 (125 g) cans diced red capsicums (use the liquid too)
• 1/2 cup white vinegar
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic, crushed
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 500 g cream cheese (I would use 2 tubs of light Philly)

Directions:

1. Combine first 6 ingredients in a saucepan and simmer approximately 20 minutes until reduced to a jammy consistency.
2. Cool.
3. Pile the cheese on a serving platter and pour the dip over.
4. Serve with crackers.

Reviews

[Jacqui from Oz]

What a lovely recipe - I chargrilled the capsicums first, then went ahead with the recipe. My husband had it today on his jacket potatoes, but I love it with crackers spread with cream cheese and a dollop of "jam" on top - beautiful

[Evie*]

I made this for my sons 21st, and I must admit it was my personal favourite (and Im sure it was for the lady who came up to me mid evening wanting the recipe) I used a jar of roasted red peppers and chopped them up fine...it took about 40 minutes for it to get to the 'jammy' stage. It looked great too..if I hadnt been so busy with everything else Id've taken pics. YUM!

[Maura666]

I wasn't able to find cans of capsicums, so I used smoked/roasted red peppers instead. (This made my cook-time a little closer to 20 minutes than 20, but it was well worth the wait!) This is a delicious recipe! Very spicy and sweet... absolutely perfect with cream cheese & some fancy crackers :) Thanks so much for sharing it!