Description
A delightful balance of sweet cranberries and spicy jalapeños, perfect for gatherings or as a unique treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh jalapeños, sliced into rings
- 2 cups cranberries (fresh or rehydrated dried cranberries)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Wearing gloves, slice the jalapeños into thin rings, discarding the seeds if desired.
- In a skillet over medium heat, mix sugar, vinegar, water, garlic, and a pinch of salt, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
- Add the cranberries and jalapeños, stirring gently to coat everything in the syrup.
- Let simmer for about 10-15 minutes until the cranberries plump and the jalapeños soften slightly.
- Once cooled, transfer into a jar and marinate for at least a day for best flavor.
Notes
Adjust the heat level by altering the amount of jalapeños or adding cayenne pepper. Allow flavors to marinate for at least 24 hours before consuming.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: candy, jalapeño, cranberry, sweet and spicy, condiment, appetizer