Jalapeño Simple Syrup
This spicy Jalapeño Simple Syrup is easy to make, and has the heat and peppery flavor of fresh jalapeños.
Servings: 10 ounces
Calories: 78kcal
Equipment
- Small saucepan (at least 1 quart/10 deciliters capacity)
- Knife and cutting board
- Gloves (optional - for handling the peppers)
- Kitchen scale (or dry measuring cup for the sugar)
- Trivet or cooling rack
- Saucepan cover or lid
- Glass bottle or other container for storage (at least 10 ounces capacity)
Ingredients
- 1 cup water 236 grams
- 1 cup granulated sugar 200 grams
- 2 jalapeño peppers fresh
Instructions
- Measure out the water and sugar and combine them in a saucepan.
- Stir gently and set the mixture over medium-high heat.
- Wash and slice the jalapeño peppers while the syrup heats.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then lower the heat to a rapid simmer and let it bubble for 3 minutes.
- After 3 minutes, turn off the heat and add in the jalapeño slices.
- Remove the saucepan from the burner and put it on a trivet or cooling rack. Cover the saucepan and let it sit to steep for about an hour.
- Once the syrup has cooled to room temperature, use a strainer and funnel to strain it into a clean bottle or sealable container.
- Close up the bottle and store the syrup tightly sealed in the fridge for about a month. Discard if any sign of mold appears.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ounce | Calories: 78kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 7mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 30IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 1mg