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2-Ingredient Candied Jalapeños

These addictive candied jalapeños (cowboy candy) combine sweet and spicy flavors in one easy recipe. Just 2 ingredients and minimal prep time!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 70
Calories: 65 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 6 pounds pickled jalapenos
  • 5 cups sugar

Instructions

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  1. Drain jalapenos in a large sieve or colander for about 15 minutes. You may need to do this in batches. You can save the drained juice for other recipes.
  2. Pour drained jalapenos into a large container that can be closed with a lid, or wrapped with plastic. Pour five cups of sugar over the jalapenos and stir well. Cover container and place into the refrigerator.
  3. Stir the jalapenos once a day for five days. On the sixth day, you may repackage the peppers into smaller glass jars. Store these in the refrigerator. These will stay fresh for about 60 days.

Notes

  • I always save glass jars so when I want to package a few of these peppers up for someone I have something on hand to do so. Of course, you can always buy some small canning jars to put these in, but the old mustard jars work well too.
  • Use simple white sugar for this recipe, nothing too fancy.
  • You'll also need a large colander and a large airtight container.  The colander for the draining of the peppers and the airtight container for the stirring process.

Nutrition Information

Calories 65kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 0g (0%) Fat 0g (0%) Saturated Fat 0g (0%) Cholesterol 0mg (0%) Sodium 649mg (27%) Potassium 75mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 15g (30%) Vitamin A 660IU (13%) Vitamin C 3.9mg (4%) Calcium 9mg (1%) Iron 0.7mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 70Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 65

% Daily Value*

Calories 65kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 16g 5%
Protein 0g 0%
Fat 0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 649mg 27%
Potassium 75mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 15g 30%
Vitamin A 660IU 13%
Vitamin C 3.9mg 4%
Calcium 9mg 1%
Iron 0.7mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.