How to make Candied Jalapenos

sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Stevia reduces calories while maintaining sweetness.

apple cider vinegar

🥗Healthier: white vinegar

💰Cheaper: distilled vinegar

Distilled vinegar is often less expensive and works well.

Slice jalapenos into rings, discarding stems.

If sensitive to jalapeno oils, wear latex or nitrile gloves; otherwise, wash hands thoroughly after cutting.

Combine water, sugar, vinegar, celery seeds, and salt in a medium saucepan.

Add sliced jalapenos to the saucepan.

Heat the mixture on high heat and stir until it reaches a rolling boil.

Once boiling, reduce heat to medium-low and let simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.

After 15 minutes, check for color darkening and curling edges of jalapenos to indicate readiness.

Turn off the heat and let the jalapenos cool slightly in the saucepan.

Transfer jalapenos and liquid to a glass jar with a snap-on or screw-on lid.

Refrigerate for at least 24 hours before serving.

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