Description
Indulge in the irresistible blend of heat and sweetness with these homemade candied jalapenos. Perfect as a zesty topping for burgers, tacos, or cheese boards, this recipe transforms ordinary peppers into a flavorful treat that will have everyone coming back for more. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, these candied jalapenos are sure to become a favorite at any gathering.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh jalapenos, sliced into rings
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust for heat preference)
Instructions
- Rinse the jalapenos thoroughly and slice them into rings, removing seeds if desired.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine water, sugar, and apple cider vinegar. Stir until boiling and sugar dissolves.
- Add garlic powder and cayenne pepper to the mixture; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Gently stir in sliced jalapenos, ensuring they are well coated in syrup.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes until jalapenos are tender but vibrant in color.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool before transferring to jars for storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oz (28g)
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg