This Jalapeno Simple Syrup recipe has everything—the spice, the sweetness, and the rich flavors. Drizzle over pancakes, drinks, ice cream, or to glaze the meat. Plus, it's a party-friendly recipe worth bookmarking for your next gathering.
I'm on a mission to recreate the popular store-bought syrup with simple ingredients. The result? It tasted even better—infused with rich jalapeno flavors, especially with no additives.
What's more? This jalapeno simple recipe comes together effortlessly with simple steps and minimal ingredients.
Plus, a few handy tips and tricks will ensure you get it perfect every time(like this jalapeno mojito), making your drinks and food taste flavorful and vibrant. You'll never return to store-bought versions once you try this homemade spicy syrup.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
⭐️It's super quick and easy—ready in just 10 minutes!
⭐️Freezer-friendly and refrigerator-friendly.
⭐️Fits seamlessly into backyard parties as well as holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
- Jalapeno peppers: Deseed the jalapeno for less heat. I've removed the center rib and seeds in most of the jalapeno, but I retained them in one to make this syrup with a noticeable heat.
- Sugar: Use cane, raw sugar, light, dark brown sugar for a hot, spicy version, or white, granulated sugar for a mild version.
- Water: The water and the sugar are equal, say 1:1.
How To Make Jalapeno Simple Syrup
- Place a saucepan over medium heat and add water and sugar. Bring it to a boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Add the jalapeño to the boiling syrup, reduce the heat to low, and cover.
- Let it simmer for 10 minutes, then remove from heat and cool to room temperature. Strain the syrup into a bottle and ENJOY!
♨️How To Adjust The Heat Level
This syrup has a moderate heat, but you can adjust it from mild to medium heat.
Remove the seeds and inner membrane of the jalapeño for milder heat. However, the flesh still contains some heat.
To increase the heat, add the jalapeno with the seeds or toss in another jalapeno while simmering.
After making, if you find the syrup too hot to handle, the only way to reduce the heat is to make another batch of simple syrup, this time without jalapeno, and then combine them for less heat.
How To Use?
- Party: Stir this and spice up your drinks and beverages.
- Pancakes: Drizzle over the pancakes to give your weekend breakfast a jalapeno twist. I served this with the coffee pancake today; the combo was delicious.
- Fruit Salad: Toss the tropical fruits and make the fruit salad unique.
- Grilled meat: Use this jalapeno simple syrup as the glaze.
The Leftovers
- You can store leftover jalapeño simple syrup in the refrigerator for up to a month and in the freezer for up to a year.
- To use frozen jalapeño simple syrup, place it in the refrigerator overnight to thaw. Reheating isn’t necessary, but gently warm it on the stovetop or microwave.
FAQ
Yes, absolutely! You can swap jalapenos with spicier chili peppers like ghost or Thai chilies. If you prefer a milder version, substitute with banana or bell peppers.
Yes! You can easily double or triple the recipe and store it for months. You’ll always have some to mix into your drinks whenever needed.
No, you don’t have to discard them! While leaving them in the syrup can intensify the heat over time, you can remove and repurpose them by tossing them into a salad, making salsa, chutney, or using them as a garnish for extra flavor.
More Jalapeno-Based Recipes To Try
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📖 Recipe
Jalapeno Simple Syrup
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 2 jalapeno cored and deseeded
Instructions
- Over medium heat, place a saucepan. Add in water, and sugar.
- Bring it to boil and stir until sugar dissolves. This would normally take 2-4 minutes depends on the type of sugar we use.
- Slit jalapeno, remove the seeds and the pith according to the heat you prefer.
- Add it to the boiling water.
- Reduce the heat to low and cover with a lid. Cook for 10 minutes.
- Leave it in the kitchen counter and bring it down to room temperature.
- Place a bottle and a strainer over it. Pour the jalapeno sugar syrup and strain. And Enjoy!
Notes
- Ready in just 10 minutes with minimal ingredients.
- Remove seeds for mild spice or add extra jalapeños for a fiery kick.
- It keeps up to one month in the fridge and one year in the freezer (store in ice cube trays for easy use).
- Reheating isn’t necessary but can be gently warmed on the stovetop or in the microwave if needed.
Suzy says
My world is blown away with this simple syrup! Never knew you could make it with jalapenos! Just perfect!
pepperbowl says
AMAZING! Thank you Suzy!
Patty at Spoonabilities says
What a great way to heat up a cocktail! I never thought of making a jalapeno simple syrup. Definitely going to give it a try!
pepperbowl says
Great to hear, Patty at Spoonabilities!
Janie | Naughty Kitchen says
I love anything made with jalapenos! I'm making this syrup to pour on my cocktails to give it a spicy kick!
pepperbowl says
Janie, this makes me so happy to hear, thank you!
justin says
This was great in our mojitos tonight! Will make again.
pepperbowl says
Hi justin! So glad you enjoyed the recipe! Thank you for this kind review!
Sharon says
So yum! We made this and have been adding it to our margaritas - the spice is perfect with the fresh lime juice. Thanks!
pepperbowl says
So happy to hear it, thanks Sharon!
RJ Nadeau says
Perfect balance of heat and sweet 😋 🌶
Sujatha Muralidhar says
Thank Nadeau, happy to hear your words!