Add the perfect balance of sweet heat to your favorite foods with Jalapeño Gold Original Candied Jalapeños. Made from an award-winning original recipe, these truly candied jalapeño peppers deliver a bold combination of sweetness, spice and tangy pepper flavor in every bite.

Serve these sweet and spicy jalapeños straight from the jar over cream cheese for an easy appetizer, or chop and spoon them over burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches, tacos, grilled meats and Frito pie. They also make a flavorful addition to charcuterie boards, dips, barbecue dishes and everyday snacks.

Whether you call them candied jalapeños, sweet jalapeño peppers or cowboy candy, Jalapeño Gold Original is a versatile pantry staple for anyone who enjoys a little sweet heat.

Jalapeño Gold Cornbread Muffins

Sweet, savory, and just a little spicy, these Jalapeño Gold Cornbread Muffins are an easy side dish for barbecue, chili, soups, or weeknight meals. Whole corn, sour cream, and Jalapeño Gold Original candied jalapeños give the muffins a moist texture and a balanced sweet-and-spicy flavor.

Ingredients

• 1 cup self-rising cornmeal mix
• ¾ cup self-rising flour
• 1 (10 oz) can whole kernel corn, drained
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup sour cream
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 4 tablespoons Jalapeño Gold Original, chopped if desired

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease two 6-cup cast iron muffin pans.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cornmeal mix, flour, corn, vegetable oil, eggs, sour cream, sugar, and Jalapeño Gold Original.
3. Stir until the ingredients are evenly combined. Avoid overmixing.
4. Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups.
5. Bake for about 20 minutes, or until the tops are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
6. Let the muffins cool for a few minutes before removing them from the pan.

Makes: 12 muffins

Serving idea: Serve warm with butter, honey, or an extra spoonful of Jalapeño Gold Original for even more sweet heat.

About Jalapeño Gold

Founded by Kristine Brown, Jalapeño Gold is rooted in Southern tradition, family gatherings and the belief that some of life’s best memories are made around the kitchen table. Inspired by generations of homemade pies, cakes, jams and scratch-made Southern recipes, Jalapeño Gold brings that same spirit of hospitality and care to every jar.

Known for its sweet and spicy candied jalapeños, Jalapeño Gold creates flavorful specialty foods designed for sharing with family and friends. Whether served over cream cheese, paired with grilled meats or added to favorite appetizers and meals, these Southern-inspired products bring bold flavor and a touch of homemade tradition to the table.