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*APPLE PEPPER JELLY*Ingredients2 lbs granny smith apples, quartered (Do not peel or core)1 1⁄2 cups water2 green bell peppers, seeded and cut into 1-inch, pieces6 jalapeno chiles, seeded and cut into 1-inch, pieces4 -5 cups sugar1 cup cider vinegar3 ounces liquid pectin2 tablespoons minced red bell peppers*DirectionsBring apples and water to boil in heavy large saucepan.Reduce heat, cover and simmer until apples are falling apart, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes.Cool 30 minutes.Press apple mixture through fine strainer into heavy large saucepan.Puree green peppers and chilies with 2 cups sugar in processor or blender. Add to apples.Mix in remaining 3 cups sugar and vinegar.Boil over medium heat 10 minutes to blend flavors.Add pectin and boil exactly 2 minutes.Stir in red pepper.Pour into sterilized jars and seal.Shake jars occasionally as jelly cools to distribute peppers evenly.Store in cool dry place.

I love the food trend of fancying up tried-and-true favorites. One can now order an omelet stuffed with kimchi and goat cheese, or a cheeseburger stacked with grilled pineapple and Sriracha-soy mayo. And who knew there were so many flavors of grilled corn on the cob?

Gone are the days of corn rubbed simply in salt and butter. This season, gourmands are taking the summer-staple to the next level by adding any number of unique ingredients. Here is an easy list of one-ingredient topping ideas to make corn so surprisingly delicious, it’s cause for celebration.

  • Hot pepper jelly
  • Herbed goat cheese
  • Chili-garlic sauce
  • Nutritional yeast
  • Fruit chutney
  • Guacamole
  • Cinnamon sugar
  • Spicy Sriracha