I think the expression “sweet heat” is overused…that said, I’m going to use it in this entry (but it’s the first time I use it on this blog, so I think it’s ok)!
I recently sampled some Peach Salsa by Texas-based D.L. Jardine’s in a kitchen store. I didn’t buy it, but wished I had. Then, I was wandering the specialty food aisles at Marshall’s (where I find great gourmet food deals, by the way) with my husband and I spied it again, much cheaper. So, we bought a jar last weekend and it’s already almost half gone!
The salsa has medium hotness, which makes me enjoy it over some other fruity salsas that I’ve tried. It has large chunks of green chili peppers, jalapeno peppers, and peaches and is seasoned with vinegar and brown sugar – I don’t normally like vinegar in my salsa, but the acidity balances nicely with the sweet fruit and sugar. So it’s sort of a sweet-sour and slightly spicy salsa (try saying that five times, fast!) I’ve been eating the chunky salsa with chips, but I think it would be great in a gourmet grilled cheese – I’m dreaming of it with melted brie, in particular. So, next time you’re craving some sweet heat, try some!
