I mentioned in my last post that I grilled ears of corn and brushed them with a melted butter/pepper jelly glaze when they came off the grill and I received lots of comments about that post so decided to grill more ears and share the simple recipe with you.
I don’t have much of a sweet tooth so when Susan at Rose City Pepperheads, my vendor neighbor at my farmers market, told me about this way of preparing corn I didn’t think too much about it. I always have several jars of her fantastic pepper jelly on hand but never would have thought to use it this way. I was grilling corn and lamb chops for my daughter earlier in the week and was rummaging through the fridge looking for a way to kick them up a notch when I remembered Susan’s recipe. I heated a bit of butter and some pepper jelly in the microwave and brushed the ears with it for the last minute or two of grilling. I got carried away and gave the lamb chops a nice coating as well and in the future I can’t imagine preparing either one in any other way.
I used Pepperhead’s Peaches and Scream (pepper jelly…hehe) but any of her creative spicy flavors would be wonderful. Several of my favorites are Mango Madness, Crazy Cranberry and Marionberry Blast. I hope you will check out her website and try some of her great products. If you mention I sent you I’m sure Susan will include recipes with your order.
I tried pulling back the husks and tying them so they could be used as a handle but, although it sounds like a great idea, I found that the corn ended up covered with bits of burned husk and parts of it fell off while we were trying to eat it. It was a big nuisance so I recommend just removing the silk and husk and putting the ear right on the very hot grate. It took about 8-10 minutes on my grill. Baste with butter and jelly a minute before you are ready to take the ears off. Don’t overcook the corn. It’s done before it looks like it is.
If you enjoy corn on the cob as much as I do I know this will become one of your favorite ways of serving it.
Don’t you just love summer?
What should we have this weekend? Peach shortcake perhaps…
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I used to love eating grilled corncobs as a child, these bring back memories…:)
Oh Cathy, that sounds wonderful!!
This sounds great, always nice to have one more use for pepper jelly!
Yes, ma'am I do! And this weekend Allie and I will be basting or corn with my pepper jelly ( I still have a few jars left! I may just mix it with my peach preserves…hmmmm….
xoxo Pattie
I was hoping you would share this recipe:) What a great idea..it sounds wonderful. I was in Williams Sonoma the other day, and they were making grilled cheese sandwiches made with pepper jelly in them; it was fantastic. I bet that yummy pepper jelly your friend sells would be great also with grilled cheese.
Nice twist! I would have never thought of putting a sweet/hot jelly on corn….but I will give this a try. Thanks, Cathy!
Going to get my basket of corn tomorrow at our local farmer. Last week they were just OK…however, I was told that I'll be pleasantly surprised with some sweet peach and cream cob delicacy…I can't wait. My teeth and tummy are ready.
I'll have to look into pepper jelly…a product which I'm not familiar with. Thanks for your basting tip.
Cathy…have a great corn on the cob weekend,
Claudia
Corn looks great, Cathy! Will check into the pepper jelly.
Peaches and Scream…Love it! This is something I'll have to try!
I just bought fresh corn. Now that I've discovered fig jam makes a great BBQ glaze… time to test pepper jelly on corn. Yum!
Mmmm….I like that. I must do try that in my next BBQ. I always boil the sweet corn. have not tried on the grill yet. Thanks very much for sharing. Have a lovely weekend. MaryMoh at http://www.keeplearningkeepsmiling.com
I ♥ ♥ ♥ pepper jelly & my DH could eat corn-on-the-cob every single night of the summer. I am sooooo going to try this recipe, Cathy! Thanks for the idea & I'm looking forward to hearing about your peach shortcake…awwww, be still my heart!
Forgot to tell you we had your slow roasted tomato soup last night. OMGosh, it is SO good! I could kick myself for not taking a picture but we couldn't wait. I think I might have enough left to do a cup of it for lunch. I WILL remember to get my camera first though.
I just love all the recipes you share so willingly!
Wow, I always have this with only butter, the pepper jelly sounds fab!
This sounds great and I have pepper jelly in the fridge, now off to the farmer's market for the corn. Thanks, it sounds delicious!
Cathy,
Pepper jelly is on the list. The corn has been wonderful and I would like to do something a little different!
I love your recipes!
Carol
Those look yummy. I need to learn how to use our grill! We've not grilled all summer due to my husband's stroke back in June.
Oh yes, I have tasted grilled corn with butter, pepper and salt and they were delicious! I am sure yours are even more delicious with the pepper jelly glaze.
I have some red pepper helly I was given in a giveaway, I will try this:D
This sounds like a delicious way to prepare corn on the cob! It looks beautiful with those little bits of pepper. Going on the 'to do' list!
What a nifty idea. I've got some homemade pepper jelly that would be great for this.
that looks so good and original! i love those fantastic grill marks!
Your corn looks delicious! I seriously need to get my tank filled!
oh wow that looks tasty
I love this time of year, fresh corn and fresh tomatoes.
You even make a cob of corn look pretty.
Ann
Hey girl… I'm the newest follower to your super blog. Love everything!
Susan's jellies are so yummy! I love that you put some on your corn. What a terrific idea. I'll have to try it with a few of the flavors I have too.
Looks good, Cathy! Our local corn is in, and we enjoyed some last night.
I have never had pepper jelly. I don't like peppers, does it taste like peppers?
Never thought of putting pepper jelly on corn.
That sounds delicious…I haven't found a really corn recipe…but yours looks like it might be it
That sounds so delicious!!
Love,
Lia.
I'd like an ear or two right now–at 7:30 a.m.! We always have an abundance (is there too much ever?) of corn right now. This will certainly be on the grill one day this week. The sooner the better.
Best,
Bonnie
I have a ton of pepper jelly that I made. Thanks for the idea!!!!
That corn is so pretty! What a great way to use pepper jelly. I will be trying it this week.