Sweet and Spicy Candied Habaneros
Sweet, spicy, and seriously addictive. Learn how to make your own candied habaneros at home!
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 105kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar I like to use white but any will do
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- 1/4-inch slice fresh ginger root
- 8 habanero peppers thinly sliced
Instructions
- Combine the sugar, vinegar, water, salt, mustard seeds, and ginger in a saucepan over medium heat. Heat until sugar dissolves.
- Add the sliced habaneros and simmer gently for about 10 minutes.
- Use a slotted spoon to transfer peppers to a clean jar.
- Simmer the liquid another 5–10 minutes to reduce slightly, then pour over the peppers.
- Cool, then refrigerate. Let them sit a day or two before using for best flavor.
- Enjoy!
Video
Notes
Storage
Keep the candied habaneros in sterilized jars for longer shelf life. You can sterilize jars by boiling them for 10 minutes or washing them in a dishwasher with a sanitize cycle.
Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1tablespoon | Calories: 105kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 39mg | Potassium: 47mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 95IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.2mg
