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Joy’s Candied Jalapeño Dip

Stacey – June 22, 2021 – 25 Comments

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Bowl of 3 Ingredient Candied Jalapeño Dip

The best part about recipes is sharing them. That’s what makes my job so neat every day. I get to share quick, easy, and delicious recipes with y’all. And I’m always excited when y’all share your favorites with me!

A few weeks back, Joy S. shared this amazingly easy and super delicious recipe for her Candied Jalapeño Dip with me via email. I was so intrigued with how simple the recipe was, I knew I had to try it. And boy am I glad I did!

Bowl of 3 Ingredient Candied Jalapeño Dip

Here’s what Joy had to say about it…

“I wanted to share a recipe that I made up several years ago. I’ve taken this to many get-togethers, and everyone loves it! At a family get-together yesterday, I was told “you should publish this!”

This came about when my cousin and I were going to make a recipe I had found, but ended up only making the jalapeño portion. I left to return home, and the jar of sugared jalapeños were still in her refrigerator. Several weeks later, the night before Valentine’s day, she needed something to take to work for a party. It was late in the evening, and needed something quick. I asked if she had any cream cheese; she did. I told her to soften the cream cheese and add the jar of the jalapeños. She did. She took it to the work party the next day, and it was an instant hit! Been making it ever since!”

Bowl of 3 Ingredient Candied Jalapeño Dip

And with only 3 ingredients, it’s so easy! The only thing you’ve got to consider with this recipe is you’ll need a little lead time to get those jalapeños candied.

You’ll combine the drained jalapeños with 1 cup of sugar and then return them to the jar. They’ll need to sit in the fridge for at least 24 hours to allow the sugar to dissolve completely and allow the peppers to absorb some of that sweet flavor.

Dipping cracker into candied jalapeno dip

Next, you simply beat the cream cheese until smooth and then stir in the jalapeños with a little of that delicious syrup that has been created in the jar. It’s seriously that simple. Serve alongside your favorite crackers and you’ve got a stellar and EASY dip that’s the perfect appetizer or snack.

I tried the dip with a host of different crackers and found Wheat Thins to be my absolute favorite with the sweetness of this dip.

Want to lighten this up a bit? Swap the regular cream cheese for neufchâtel and you’ll cut about 1/3 of the fat out.

Bowl of 3 Ingredient Candied Jalapeño Dip
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Joy’s 3-Ingredient Candied Jalapeno Dip

Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Servings 10
Author Joy S.

Ingredients

  • 1 (8-ounce) jar diced jalapenos
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 (8-ounce) blocks cream cheese, softened

Instructions

  • At least 24 hours before serving, drain the jalapenos and add them and the sugar to a medium bowl. Stir to combine. Pour the mixture back into the jar and place the jar in the refrigerator. Shake the jar once or twice to make sure the sugar dissolves completely.
  • When ready to serve, place the softened cream cheese in a large bowl. Use a mixer to beat until smooth. Drain the candied jalapenos and reserve the syrupy liquid. Add the jalapenos to the cream cheese and stir to combine. Add 2 to 3 tablespoons of the reserved liquid to the mixture to thin the dip out and to add more flavor. Spoon into a serving bowl and serve alongside assorted crackers.
Bowl of 3 Ingredient Candied Jalapeño Dip
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  1. Sharon Doan

    January 14, 2023 at 10:50 pm

    Reading your wonderful sounding recipe, it suddenly occurred to me that this could become a Keto friendly recipe! All one would need to to is substitute the sugar with whatever granulated or powdered sugar substitute you prefer. I am going to give it a try. Even if you used half sugar and half sugar substitute it would lower the carbs and calories ; maybe not Keto, but better than all sugar.

    Reply
    • Stacey

      January 17, 2023 at 8:46 am

      Great tip, Sharon!

      Reply
  2. J Vickers

    November 17, 2022 at 11:18 am

    This is my favorite party appetizer! I take it to my Bunko parties & it’s such a big hit. And yes—this dip is delicious on Wheat Thins. What a great recipe. I buy candied jalapeños in a jar from a store in Georgia. It’s expensive at $10, but worth it. Thanks to you, I can now make my own.

    Reply
    • Stacey

      November 17, 2022 at 2:14 pm

      They’re so good, right!?

      Reply
  3. Milt Flinders

    October 21, 2022 at 10:18 pm

    This candied jalapeno dip sounds delicious. I’m definitely going to give it a try. The sweet and hot sounds divine.

    Reply
    • Stacey

      October 22, 2022 at 10:53 am

      Hope you’ll enjoy it!

      Reply
  4. Sarah Stamm

    July 13, 2022 at 2:46 pm

    I replied about buying a jar of candied Jalapenos at Buc-ee’s but didn’t rate this dip! It’s 5 stars! Simple and absolutely AMAZING! I will eat it off of anything😊 I even fill my celery sticks with it!

    Reply
    • Stacey

      July 14, 2022 at 9:04 am

      What a great idea!

      Reply
  5. Katrina Mccann

    April 5, 2022 at 6:22 pm

    Wat if u mixed the cream cheese and candied jalapenos in a croissant and bake them I wonder if that would be tasty

    Reply
    • Stacey

      April 7, 2022 at 8:13 am

      Now that’s an idea!

      Reply
  6. Debbie K

    January 1, 2022 at 5:21 pm

    We add shredded cheddar cheese and bacon, too. Yummmm.

    Reply
    • Stacey

      January 4, 2022 at 1:42 pm

      Sounds great!

      Reply
  7. Kris

    July 7, 2021 at 8:19 pm

    This looks awesome! I’m growing jalapeños and have quite a few. Think I could use fresh ones instead of jarred?

    Reply
    • Stacey

      July 7, 2021 at 8:38 pm

      The jarred ones are actually pickled, so I’m not sure the result would be exactly the same.

      Reply
  8. Bonnie Chisum

    July 4, 2021 at 5:13 pm

    This looks great! My recipe for Candied Jalapeño Dip . . . you’ll love it:

    8 oz. – Pepper Works Candy Krisp Jalapeños (I find at Kroger and HEB here in Texas)
    2 8 oz. Cream Cheese bricks
    ¼ cup salsa, your favorite is fine

    Mix all together, either by hand or blender and enjoy!

    Bonnie

    Reply
    • Stacey

      July 5, 2021 at 9:37 am

      Sounds great! Thanks for sharing, Bonnie!

      Reply
  9. Angela

    June 24, 2021 at 1:06 pm

    Thank you for responding!

    Reply
  10. Angela

    June 22, 2021 at 8:26 pm

    Could Monk fruit or Splenda be used ?

    Reply
    • Stacey

      June 23, 2021 at 2:04 pm

      I don’t see why not.

      Reply
  11. Joy

    June 22, 2021 at 6:26 pm

    I have never seen the jarred candied jalapeños in any of my stores!

    Reply
    • Stacey

      June 23, 2021 at 2:05 pm

      I can’t say that I’ve seen them either, but they would be a great shortcut.

      Reply
    • Rick

      April 5, 2022 at 5:52 pm

      If we drain jalapenos, where does the liquid come from?

      Reply
    • Sarah Stamm

      July 13, 2022 at 2:36 pm

      I buy my candied Jalapenos from Buc-ee’s in Melissa, Texas. When I wasn’t living here, I ordered them online! Saves me a big step and they are absolutely delicious. Also, for a 1 pound jar, it was 5.99. This dip is my favorite!!!

      Reply
  12. Melissa

    June 22, 2021 at 2:50 pm

    I buy candied jalapenos in a jar…could these be used?

    Reply
    • Stacey

      June 22, 2021 at 2:51 pm

      I don’t see why not. And it saves you a step!

      Reply

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