Even people who shy away from spicy foods might find they love these candied jalapenos with cheese and crackers.

Learn how to make candied jalapenos.

You’ll want to keep a jar in the fridge at all times.

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Candied Jalapenos Ingredients

To make candied jalapenos, you will need just six ingredients.

That’s it, that’s all!

Candied jalapenos are overall sweet with a kick of heat.

Southern Living Cowboy Candy ingredients

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What Are Candied Jalapenos Used For?

Candied jalapenos are good as a snack all on their own.

A jar also makes a pretty presentation as an easy homemade party favor or gift.

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Can I Add Candied Jalapenos to My Cocktails?

Candied jalapenos make excellent additions to cocktails as flavorful garnishes.

They add a kick of heat to the drink that takes the flavor to the next level.

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How Long Do Candied Jalapenos Last?

Candied jalapenos will last in the refrigerator for as long as a month.

And they get sweeter as they sit over time.

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Candied Jalapenos Tips

When preparing the jalapeno peppers,consider wearing glovestoprotect your hands.

(When you absent-mindedly touch your eyes later in the day, youll be glad you did.)

Cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes.

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(see to it to watch saucepan as ingredients may boil over.)

Add jalapenos:

Add jalapenos, and bring to a simmer over medium-high.

Cook, stirring occasionally, until jalapenos darken and shrivel slightly, 4 to 6 minutes.

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Let cool slightly, about 15 minutes.

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Southern Living Cowboy Candy pouring the syrup over the jalapenos in the jars

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Southern Living Cowboy Candy in the jars ready to chill

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