Description
Spicy southern candied jalapeños blend sweet heat with tangy goodness for perfect condiment magic. Home cooks can quickly pickle these zesty peppers to elevate sandwiches, tacos, and cheese boards with bold Mexican-inspired flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 large jalapeños (about 1 lb / 454 g)
- 2 cups (400 g / 14.11 oz) granulated sugar
- 2 cups (440 g / 15.52 oz) packed brown sugar
- 2 cups (473 ml / 16 fl oz) apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp turmeric
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper
- ¼ tsp celery seed
Instructions
- Pepper Preparation: Slice fresh jalapeños into uniform 1/4-inch rounds, opting to remove or retain seeds based on desired heat intensity.
- Syrup Creation: Combine white vinegar, granulated sugar, brown sugar, mustard seeds, and peppercorns in a stainless steel saucepan, heating until sugars dissolve and liquid becomes smooth and slightly thickened.
- Pepper Infusion: Introduce jalapeño rounds into the simmering syrup, cooking for 4-5 minutes to allow absorption while maintaining pepper crispness and vibrant color.
- Jarring Process: Transfer peppers to sterilized glass canning jars, distributing evenly and minimizing spacing between slices.
- Syrup Concentration: Boil remaining syrup on high heat for 6-7 minutes to intensify flavors and create a glossy, rich consistency.
- Final Preservation: Cool syrup slightly, then pour over peppers, ensuring complete coverage. Seal jars with clean lids and refrigerate for a minimum of 2 weeks to develop complex, pickled flavor profile.
Notes
- Slice with Precision: Use a sharp knife and steady hand to create uniform 1/4-inch rounds for consistent texture and even pickling.
- Seed Control: Removing seeds reduces heat level, perfect for those with sensitive palates or wanting milder candied jalapeños.
- Spice Infusion Tip: Whole spices like mustard seeds and peppercorns elevate the pickling liquid, adding depth and complexity to the final flavor profile.
- Proper Storage Strategy: Refrigeration is crucial – minimum 2-week resting period allows flavors to intensify and develop a more complex, balanced taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 11
- Calories: 124
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 4 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg