If you like mango chutney, you’ll love this spicy mango relish too. Nothing groundbreaking here folks, just one of my absolute favorite jam / relish recipes (that often works as a mango chutney too). I love making jam as a way of preserving some of the bounty of fruit that comes with summer and autumn. This strawberry jam, plum jam, concord grape jam, and fig jam are a few of my favorites. What I love even more than a beautiful summer-worthy fruit relish is the sweet and spicy flavor combination! Like this sweet and spicy peach relish, strawberry relish, spicy sweet chili sauce, sweet and spicy apple curry, spicy margarita with jalapeno simple syrup, spicy pineapple popsicles etc., I find a way to dress up that flavor combo every chance I get!
How to use this spicy mango relish
This is one of those relishes that I just can’t help but put on anything and everything. I’m sure more than a few of you out there have had a relish like this served over cream cheese with crackers. But imagine putting some of this delicious Jalapeno Mango Relish on toast, or in sandwiches (think grilled cheese sandwich? yum!), or on bagels with cream cheese, or as a salad dressing, or as a fantastic glaze for grilled meats, or pair it with some ice cream for an awesome flavor combo? Or if you scroll down this post, you’ll see how I used it as a filling for cheesy savory thumbprint cookies! Still not convinced? Then just pour it over softened spreadable cream cheese and make a Spicy Jalapeno and Mango Cream Cheese Dip that’ll be perfect for game day or for parties! Might I suggest spreading it GENEROUSLY over your favorite cracker? (Like Ritz?) With something this versatile and easy to make, there really isn’t anything standing between you and a jar of this delicious spicy mango relish. And if you can’t find mangoes by any chance, go ahead and use peaches instead. BUT if you’d like something different altogether, and something even more impressive – try this Bourbon and Tomato Jam instead! 🙂
What does this mango relish taste like?
It’s sweet, with a little spicy kick (not too hot at all since the jalapenos have been deseeded) from the jalapenos and then with the cream cheese, it’s honestly one of my favorite relishes/spreads! It just screams party appetizer. And if you can’t figure out a way to pair it with something. just eat it straight out of the jar with a spoon. Works every time for me. I made these cheesy savory thumbprint cookies a couple of months ago and oh boy, these were some of the BEST things that have ever come out of my kitchen, I can tell you that much. Those savory cookies were crazy addictive with that fantastic jelly/relish center. The cookie dough itself is flavored with cheese and rosemary, with a spicy kick from deseeded jalapenos. Plus I used semolina to really up the texture profile of those cookies too. So go ahead and see how you can use this spicy mango relish as a filling in those cheesy savory thumbprint cookies. And if you liked this mango relish, you will DEFINITELY love this mango chutney (and mango appetizer) too! Another great idea for Parties or for Game Day 🙂 Plus it will go SO WELL with this curry chicken meatball sandwich. If you liked this recipe don’t forget to subscribe for new (and free) recipes and updates by entering your email address below (and get all these recipes delivered straight to your inbox), so you don’t miss out on a thing. You can find me on FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, PINTEREST and GOOGLE-PLUS too.
