This yummy Candied Jalapeno recipe is so quick and easy to fix. I love them on eggs, burgers, and pizza or stuffed in quesadillas, burritos, or chimichangas. Whatever you choose to put them in or on, they are perfect balance between sweet and spicy. You are going to love this simple no canning refrigerator recipe. When stored properly sealed in the refrigerator these little gems are good for at least two months. For the ultimate appetizer serve over cream cheese with crackers.
Are you growing jalapenos this year? They are tasty little peppers, aren’t they? I absolutely love them and I enjoy cooking with them. This recipe, jalapeno popper pinwheels, jalapeno popper cheese ball, and jalapeno popper grilled cheese are just a few of my favorites.
How to make Candied Jalapenos
Cut the jalapenos in slices about 1/4 inch thick with a sharp knife or use a mandoline. In a large pot bring the cider vinegar, sugar, and celery seed to a boil. Reduce the liquid to a simmer. Then add the jalapenos and simmer for about 5 minutes. Then using a slotted spoon transfer the jalapenos to a couple of 12 ounce mason jars. Ladle the hot liquid mixture over the top and cover with the lids. Store in the fridge for up to 2 months.
Recipe notes and helpful tips
- With a little understanding you too can pick jalapenos that are flavorful yet mild (or maybe not so hot). Please see below for tips on picking the best jalapenos.
- This is not a shelf stable recipe. This jalapeno recipe must be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. The recipe can be adapted for canning but you must have knowledge of the proper canning procedures. We will get into that in the future but right now I just want to make some sweet candied refrigerated jalapenos.
- Use gloves when cutting jalapenos. It is very easy to forget to wash your hands thoroughly afterwards. One touch to your eye and you will wish that you had worn the gloves.
- The peppers do not need to cook long to pick up the flavors from the cider vinegar and the sugar.
- Save any leftover syrup for brushing on grilled meat, or add to potato salad or soup.
- I enjoy these goodies on so many things. To be quite honest the possibilities are endless but my absolute favorites include omelets, sandwiches (both cold and hot), tacos, burritos, and quesadillas.
How do you choose more mild jalapenos?
With just a little patience and understanding you too can pick jalapenos that are flavorful, mild. and not so darn tooting hot. Look for the younger peppers that are smooth and green all over with no striations or blemishes. The young green peppers are less stressed and more mild. Stay away from peppers with white lines, flecks and the red ones as these peppers are older and hotter. Take your time picking the peppers.
To further reduce the heat, once cut in half use gloves to scoop out the veins and seeds. There is quite a bit of heat in those veins and seeds. If you like your jalapeno poppers hot leave the seeds and veins in or leave a portion of them in.
Delicious recipes to try candied jalapenos on!
Candied Jalapenos
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds jalapeno sliced in 1/4 inch rings
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon celery seed
Instructions
- In a medium sized pot bring the cider vinegar, sugar, and celery seed to a simmer. Add the jalapenos and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Using a slotted spoon transfer the jalapenos to a couple of 12 ounce mason jars. Pour the hot liquid over the top and cover with the lids. Store in the fridge for up to 2 months.
Notes
- With a little understanding you too can pick jalapenos that are flavorful yet mild (or maybe not so hot). Please see below for tips on picking the best jalapenos.
- This is not a shelf stable recipe. This jalapeno recipe must be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. The recipe can be adapted for canning but you must have knowledge of the proper canning procedures. We will get into that in the future but right now I just want to make some sweet candied refrigerated jalapenos.
- Use gloves when cutting jalapenos. It is very easy to forget to wash your hands thoroughly afterwards. One touch to your eye and you will wish that you had worn the gloves.
- The peppers do not need to cook long to pick up the flavors from the cider vinegar and the sugar.
- I enjoy these goodies on so many things. To be quite honest the possibilities are endless but my absolute favorites include omelettes, sandwiches (both cold and hot), tacos, burritos, and quesadillas.
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Peg
I wonder if I could use a Swerve product with no carbs?
Beth Pierce
Not sure! Maybe the readers will know the answer to that!
Dinna
Can you substitute the celery seed?
Beth Pierce
In this particular recipe it is hard to find a substitute for them. You would be better off omitting them.
wilhelmina
My husband is absolutely addicted to these! He eats them on everything from eggs to nachos!
Shelby Forester
Just when I thought I couldn’t love jalapenos even more! This is amazing!
Beth Pierce
I agree 100%. So glad that you liked them!
Jessica Burgess
These were delish! I put them on the table for nachos and everyone loved them!
Erin
I love this Cowboy Candy! So simple and pretty!
Catalina
This snack is definitely for my husband! He will go crazy over these!
Toni
I loved this idea!! Such a great and delicious snack I could make any time!
Vikki
I love how easy and versatile this recipe is! Really adds flavor to everything
Claire
I tried this yesterday and I can’t get enough of it! Thanks you for this! Now, I can even enjoy adding it to my favorite snacks.
Erik
Never heard of cowboy candy before, but I love jalapeños. So this is perfect!
Amanda
This looks fantastic, I love this idea!
vickie rampelbergh
These Jalapenos , candied look , awesome Beth , going to , make me up a batch , last season when I made Salsa I canned up some pickled jalapeno’s , used a few red/ turning colored , made the jarred pepper look so pretty , it would be nice to do the same with this recipe …I will be making some , for my son …he loves jalapeno’s !!!
Sara
Not only was this super easy to prep, but it’s also such a tasty condiment to have on hand! Took my boring sandwich to the next level; delicious!
Katie
This on nachos or in queso is unbelievable! Can’t get enough of them.
Betsy
Yes! Wear gloves! No matter how well I wash my hands after cutting jalepenos I can never seem to get all that spicy oil off my hands! My husband loves these candied jalepenos. Perfect on sandwiches!