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Candied Jalapenos

Sweet and spicy candied jalapenos are a perfect condiment for burgers, sandwiches, and appetizers.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Condiment, Snack
Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Jalapenos
  • 6 pieces fresh jalapenos sliced into rings
Sugar Mixture
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder

Method
 

Prepare Jalapenos
  1. Wash the jalapenos and slice them into rings, removing seeds if desired for less heat.
Make the Syrup
  1. In a saucepan, combine sugar, apple cider vinegar, water, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
Cook Jalapenos
  1. Add the sliced jalapenos to the boiling syrup. Reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes until the jalapenos are tender and the syrup thickens.
Cool and Store
  1. Remove from heat and let cool. Transfer the jalapenos and syrup into a jar and refrigerate. They will continue to thicken as they cool.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 30gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These candied jalapenos can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a month. They are great on nachos, burgers, or as a topping for cream cheese on crackers.

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