By Lindsey Rodrian
Appetizers are a crucial aspect of holiday hosting! As family and friends eagerly await dinner, serve up locally infused appetizers to hold them over. Homestead Favorites of Linden is the creation of John Carsten Grupe and family, with over 150 years of successfully farming. The jellies are made from freshly farmed cherries and a low sugar recipe, ringing in at only 36 calories per tablespoon with no added coloring or preservatives!
Homestead Favorite’s Cherry Pepper Jelly is a delectable combination of sweet cherry and savory red bell pepper. This perfect blend of tangy and sweet has the perfect amount of kick, and is a crowd pleaser when topping a block of cream cheese, goat cheese, or Brie. The go-to appetizer is an easy and affordable creation that looks just as delicious as it tastes. Surround the spread with gourmet crackers and watch it disappear before your eyes.
Homestead Favorites can be found at Harney Lane Winery, Acquiesce, Macchia, Cheese Central, Delicato, Podesto’s Market, Haggin Museum Gift Shop and others throughout San Joaquin.
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