Candied Sweet Heat Pickled Jalapeno Recipe is a tasty combination of sweet, savory, and hot flavors.
A rose by any other name…
Also, you may hear this recipe called Cowboy Candy. It is the same recipe.
They are a versatile condiment and a great homemade gift. Enjoy these pickled jalapenos on burgers, sandwiches, wraps, and salads.
For a quick and easy appetizer, there are two ways to serve this Candied Sweet Heat Pickled Jalapeno Recipe.
For one, place an 8-ounce block of cream cheese on a serving dish and simply spoon the candied jalapenos over the top. Serve with a sturdy cracker. If you’re up for making a more complex recipe, replace the fresh jalapenos in this Jalapeno Popper Dip with these Candied Sweet Heat Pickled Jalapeno Recipe.
Secondly, you can spread cream cheese on a sturdy cracker or toasted baguette and top with one candied jalapeno slice. You may want to make a lot, they’ll go fast!
Finally, they would be great served on a charcuterie platter.
Or, I like spicy foods and I eat them straight from the jar.
Candied Sweet Heat Pickled Jalapeno Recipe
- Be sure to wear gloves when preparing the jalapeños, I can’t even wash it off completely so I highly recommend gloves. And, do NOT touch your face or eyes.
- Remove and discard the stems from all of the jalapeno peppers. The easiest way to do this is to slice a small disc off of the stem-end along with the stem. Discard the stems.
- Slice each pepper into uniform ⅛ to ¼ inch rounds. Set aside.
If you have leftover syrup, and it is likely that you will, you may can it in half-pint or pint jars, too. It’s wonderful brushed on meat on the grill or added to potato salad or, or, or… In short, don’t toss it out!
Furthermore, replace these hot and spicy rounds for that traditional cucumber pickle on anything to kick up the flavor.
I was just introduced to Candied Sweet Heat Pickled Jalapenos Recipe when I received it as a Christmas gift. One bite and I was hooked. It makes a great gift for friends for the holidays, especially for those not big on sweets. Also, it makes a thoughtful ‘new neighbor’ gift if you’re into that kind of thing.
I feel the need to warn you, make twice as many as you think you’ll need. Once you taste them, you’ll wish you had more. And, once your friends have them they’ll be asking for more!
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