Jezebel Sauce

In 'The Glory of Southern Cooking' by James Villas

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 14

Ingredients

• 1 (18 ounce) jar  pineapple preserves (or if necessary, peach preserves)
• 1 (10 ounce) jar  apple jelly
• 1⁄4 cup cider vinegar
• 2  tablespoons  prepared horseradish
• 1  tablespoon  cracked peppercorn
• 1  teaspoon dry mustard
• 1⁄8 teaspoon salt
• 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese

Directions

1. In a big bowl, combine the preserves, jelly, and vinegar; stir until well blended.
2. Add in the horseradish, peppercorns, mustard, and salt; stir until blended.
3. Chill the spread, covered, at least 2 hours, then spoon it over the cream cheese on two crystal serving plates or trays and serve with assorted crackers.