Sugared Jalapenos

breezermom's Note:

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!

• Total Time: 120 hrs 5 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 120 hrs

Ingredients:

Serves: 16

Yield: 28.0 oz

• 28 ounces jalapeno peppers , sliced in a jar
• water
• 1 ½ cups sugar

Directions:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Shake well.
4. Shake the mixture twice a day (every 8 hours) for 5 days.
5. At this point, you can divide them up into smaller jars for gifts, or enjoy them yourself!

Reviews

[Nancy's Pantry]

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.

[javonsnanna]

Really good jalpenos.Good in a bowl of ham and beans or with cream cheese and crackers or even by them selfs.

[Boomette]

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