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Sugared Jalapenos Recipe

These addictive sugared jalapeños are a sweet and spicy explosion of flavor! A Christmas gift turned culinary obsession, this recipe is unbelievably easy and incredibly delicious. Enjoy them straight from the jar, or elevate your burgers, turnip greens, peas, or beans with a fiery-sweet kick. The perfect balance of heat and sugar makes these a unique and unforgettable treat.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 7205 mins
Calories 87.1 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 4.9 (14 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Sugared Jalapenos

  • Jalapeno Peppers
  • Water
  • 1-2 cups granulated sugar (equal amount to jalapeños)

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How to Make Sugared Jalapenos

  1. Drain the juice from a jar of sliced jalapeños (approximately 1-2 cups, adjust to your preferred quantity). Rinse with water a couple of times.
  2. Gently pat the jalapeño slices dry with paper towels to ensure they are thoroughly drained.
  3. In a clean jar, begin layering: Add 1/2 cup of jalapeño slices, followed by 1/2 cup of granulated sugar.
  4. Continue alternating layers of jalapeños and sugar in equal measures until all jalapeños are used and the jar is full.
  5. Securely seal the jar with a lid.
  6. Shake the jar vigorously to mix the sugar and jalapeños.
  7. Shake the jar twice a day for 5 days, allowing the sugar to dissolve and infuse the jalapeños.
  8. After 5 days, taste-test and adjust sweetness if needed. At this point, you can divide the sugared jalapeños into smaller jars for gifting, or keep the entire batch to enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

83g

Fat

0g

Carbs

7g

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