Sugared Jalapenos
"A friend at work gave these to me last Christmas, and I had to have the recipe. These are so good! I can eat them right out of the jar, but they are especially good on burgers with monterrey jack cheese, with turnip greens, or peas or beans (southern style). The amount of sugar is an estimate...basically you equal it to the amount of jalapeno slices you have. Easy and delicious!"
photo by alligirl
- Ready In:
- 120hrs 5mins
- Ingredients:
- 3
- Yields:
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28 oz
- Serves:
- 16
ingredients
directions
- Drain all the juice from the jar of peppers. Rinse with water a couple of times. Remove the sliced jalapenos from the jar, making sure they are well drained.
- Place a cup of peppers back into the jar, followed by a cup of sugar. Continue to alternate the layers in equal measure until you have used up your peppers.
- Shake well.
- Shake the mixture twice a day (every 8 hours) for 5 days.
- At this point, you can divide them up into smaller jars for gifts, or enjoy them yourself!
Questions & Replies
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Can these sit out on the counter or do they have to be refrigerated? I received this recipe from someone but it called for shaking the jar twice a day for 3-4 weeks. They said to just sit them on the counter but the jalapenos jar said they have to be refrigerated after opening. I don't want to make anyone sick by leaving these on the counter - but will the sugar liquefy as well if it is put into the refrigerator? I made some and I left them out but now am nervous about serving them to anyone.
Reviews
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Loved these!!! I reduced the recipe, to a smaller jar (9 oz.) and the sugar, accordingly. After faithfully and dutifully shaking the jar for 5 days, I was rewarded with these green gems, glistening brightly, just calling for the cream cheese and crackers! I obliged! :) The sweet from the peppers is wonderful against the cream cheese, with the hint of the heat, at the end. I think that I'll be making these to include in the gift baskets I make for my friends around the holidays! Thanks so much for sharing, breezermom! -
Well, this was a bit of a treat. A friend and I got to talking, and I mentioned this recipe to her, and ended up making it. I used a small can of slivered jalapenos that were labeled "hot" marinated. They've actually been sitting around for about a week in the sugar. Just pulled some out with whipped cream cheese and crackers -really a nice treat. They are still quite not, but the sweet/hot taste works well with the cream cheese. -
Finally, after waiting 5 long days, my jalapenos were ready for tasting. I have to admit that I might have tasted one or two along the way - hope that was not too much of a sin. They certainly do have a after-bite, but it is addicting. Can't wait to serve these with some cream cheese. I plan to keep a jar handy at all times. Thanks for the post! Made for Everyday is a Holiday tag. -
Really good jalpenos.Good in a bowl of ham and beans or with cream cheese and crackers or even by them selfs. -
wonderful recipe. I was finally able to find a jar of jalapenos but a smaller jar probably 9 oz. I used only 1/2 cup of sugar with it. The first time I tasted it, I found it sweet but then the spicy taste of the jalapeno came through. It's so yummy. Sweet and spicy. Thanks Breezermom :) Made for PRMR tag game
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
breezermom
United States
