I am a fan of spicy hot chili peppers and I always have a jar of pickled jalapeno peppers in my fridge so when I heard about candied jalapenos I just had to try making them! Candied jalapenos are pretty much just pickled jalapenos that are sweetened with sugar. Whoa! Spicy and tangy jalapenos that are also sweet? Yum! Candied jalapenos are nice and easy to make; you just need to slice up a bunch of jalapeno chili peppers and simmer them in a combination of vinegar and sugar which adds the tanginess from the vinegar and the sweetness from the sugar to the jalapenos. That’s it! With just a few minutes of effort you have a nice sized batch of candied jalapenos and I can really see why they are called candied jalapenos because they are so good that I just devour them, like popping candy! These candied jalapenos can of course be used in things like sandwiches, salads, on pizzas, etc. in addition to just eating them straight out of the jar!
Candied Jalapenos
Sweet, tangy and spicy candied jalapenos, aka cowboy candy.
ingredients
- 3 pounds jalapeno peppers, sliced into 1/8-1/4 inch slices
- 6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 2 cups cider vinegar
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons coriander seeds
- 1 teaspoon celery seed
directions
- Bring the everything to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
Option: Use proper canning procedures to store at room temperature for longer periods of time.
Heather Christo says
July 5, 2016 at 2:59 pmwow! these look so delicious!
A SPICY PERSPECTIVE says
July 5, 2016 at 3:21 pmThese would be perfect on a sandwich! I can't wait to try these jalapenos!
Julie Wampler says
July 5, 2016 at 3:30 pmI bet these are addicting!!
We Are Not Martha says
July 6, 2016 at 12:20 amPinned and making for my husband for his birthday… Because this is basically his ideal food 🙂
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Tracy says
October 24, 2016 at 12:43 amI think these would be great with cheese and crackers
kevin says
October 25, 2016 at 4:00 pmTracy: They are! 🙂
Nancy Baxter says
November 14, 2016 at 2:19 amIf you wanted to process these jalopenos in a hot water bath, how long would you do it for?
Karen says
December 30, 2016 at 10:36 pmIt looks like you used mustard seeds instead of coriander seeds.
kevin says
December 30, 2016 at 10:47 pmKaren: Those are the celery seeds that are smaller.
Vito Y says
December 31, 2016 at 8:13 pmI've now made this a half dozen times so I'll happy to see it's on your top list for this year. I vary the pepper types for heat and flavor and have also turned it into a relish. Thanks for a great year.
Michael Tobias says
January 13, 2017 at 8:37 pmwell i made these little delights not being a big fan a hot. That being said,I used pickling spices instead of the coriander and celery seed. I think I will use food gloves next time my fingers and still burning.
Billy says
December 19, 2017 at 10:16 pmThese candied Jalapenos look so great! I love the way the pictures look, I'm super excited to make them at home!
Karen Konczyk says
August 18, 2018 at 11:04 pmHi,
Does it have to be organic apple cider vinegar?
Thanks!
kevin says
August 20, 2018 at 12:58 pmYou can use organic if you desire.
Rachel says
September 10, 2018 at 11:18 pmCan we enjoy right away, or do I need to wait?
kevin says
September 13, 2018 at 12:28 pmYou can enjoy it right away!
debra felix says
September 12, 2018 at 2:00 pmHI. Again one of your recipes has become a favorite. We use the Candied Jalapenos in various ways. Our favorite is in BBQ Bacon Shrimp. 3
Place a peeled shrimp on 3/4 slice of half done bacon (we do in microwave) along with a small slice of mozzarella and, a couple of the jalapenos. Wrap and secure with a 4″ toothpick. Grill or Broil adding BBQ sauce as you turn. Yum. You may share/use our recipe.
Mary Beth Capps says
September 14, 2018 at 6:29 pmThese were super easy and just delightful!
Brenda Hummel Gay says
September 26, 2018 at 2:41 pmI used your recipe, I put them in hot jars and lids, with everything boiling and the sealed geart. Love them.