Candied Jalapenos (Sweet & Spicy) Recipe
Dive into the perfect blend of sweet and spicy with these homemade Candied Jalapenos! Whether you’re drizzling them over cream cheese for a quick appetizer or jazzing up your favorite sandwich, these little gems add a delightful pop of flavor that’s bound to impress. Simple to make and irresistibly tasty, they’re a surefire way to spice up any meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1pound fresh jalapenos, sliced into uniform rings
- 2 cupsgranulated sugar
- 1 cupapple cider vinegar
- 2minced garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoonmustard seeds
- 1/2 teaspoonturmeric
- 1/4 teaspooncelery seed
Instructions
- Prepare Jalapenos: Wearing gloves, slice the jalapenos into rings, discarding the stems.
- Make Syrup: In asaucepan, combine sugar, vinegar, garlic, mustard seeds, turmeric, and celery seed. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves.
- Cook Jalapenos: Add jalapenos to the boiling syrup. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes until they are tender.
- Jar and Seal: Using a slottedspoon, transfer jalapenos to sterilized jars. Boil the remaining syrup until thickened, about 5 minutes, and pour over the jalapenos. Seal jars tightly.
Notes
Wear gloves to avoid jalapeno burns.
Even slices ensure even cooking.
Sterilize jars to extend shelf life.
Nutrition
- Calories: 30
- Sugar: 5g
- Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Protein: 0g