NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – The host of Bitchin’ Kitchen Nadia G on the Cooking Channel stopped by the CBS 2 studiosto vamp up a childhood classic: Upscale PB&J.

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Cashew-Peanut Butter

Recipe courtesy of Nadia G

Ingredients:

Peanut butter

• 1 cup unsalted, raw cashews
• 1 cup unsalted peanuts
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons of canola oil
• 1 tablespoon of orange Juice
• 1 tablespoon of maple syrup

 Recipe tools:

• Food processor
• Saucepot

Directions:

Making the peanut butter: pulse all ingredients in a food processor for 2 minutes. Add more oil if creamier consistency is desired.

Spicy Blackberry Jam

Ingredients:

• 1 lb blackberries, quartered
• 1 Anaheim chili or red jalapeno, finely minced (keep seeds if you can handle the heat)
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 raw sugar

Recipe tools

• Food processor
• Saucepot

Directions:

Making the jam: in a saucepot, simmer all ingredients for 40 minutes. Cool in fridge.

Yield: 24 servings

Cook Time: 40 minutes

Inactive Cook Time: 3 minutes

Ease of Preparation: Easy