3 Sweet & Spicy Holiday Glazes with For Pedro's Sake Candied Jalapeños

by Richard More

Three flavors. Three delicious glazes. One casually spicy holiday season!

The holidays are all about bringing people together over great food, and at For Pedro's Sake, we believe even your favorite holiday dishes deserve a little extra flavor!

Whether you're preparing Thanksgiving turkey, glazing a Christmas ham, or adding something special to a weeknight dinner, these three easy glazes bring the perfect balance of sweetness and our signature smooth, spicy finish.

Featuring our Original, Cherry, and Cranberry Candied Jalapeños, each glaze uses one entire pouch, including that delicious sweet and spicy syrup.

1. Original Honey Butter Jalapeño Glaze

Sweet, buttery, and casually spicy!

Our Original Candied Jalapeños pair with honey, butter, and Dijon mustard to create a rich, golden glaze that complements everything from roasted turkey to grilled chicken.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10–15 minutes
Total Time: 15–20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 full 6 oz pouch For Pedro's Sake Original Candied Jalapeños

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

  • 2 tablespoons honey

  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

Instructions

  1. Open your pouch of Original Candied Jalapeños and separate the jalapeños from the syrup, reserving all the syrup.

  2. Finely chop the jalapeños into small pieces.

  3. In a small saucepan, combine the chopped jalapeños, reserved syrup, honey, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar.

  4. Heat over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, for approximately 8–12 minutes until slightly thickened.

  5. Remove from the heat and whisk in the butter until smooth and glossy.

  6. Brush over your favorite cooked meat or serve warm as a finishing sauce.

Pedro's Tip: This glaze is especially delicious brushed over roasted turkey during the final 20–30 minutes of cooking. Watch carefully to prevent the sugars from burning.

Perfect Pairings: Turkey, chicken, pork tenderloin, roasted carrots, and sweet potatoes.

2. Cherry Balsamic Jalapeño Glaze

Rich, fruity, and full of flavor!

Our Cherry Candied Jalapeños bring a delicious fruity sweetness that pairs beautifully with the tangy richness of balsamic vinegar.

The result? A deep, glossy glaze that adds a little something special to your holiday table.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10–15 minutes
Total Time: 15–20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 full 6 oz pouch For Pedro's Sake Cherry Candied Jalapeños

  • ¼ cup cherry preserves

  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves

Instructions

  1. Open your pouch of Cherry Candied Jalapeños in a small saucepan, combine the diced jalapeños, all the liquid from the pouch, cherry preserves, and balsamic vinegar.

  2. Simmer over medium-low heat for approximately 8–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the glaze thickens slightly.

  3. Remove from the heat and stir in the butter and fresh thyme.

  4. Serve warm or brush over your favorite roasted meats.

Pedro's Tip: Try this glaze over roasted pork tenderloin or holiday ham. The fruity sweetness of the cherries pairs beautifully with savory meats.

Perfect Pairings: Turkey, ham, pork tenderloin, duck, and roasted chicken.

3. Cranberry Orange Jalapeño Glaze

Festive, fruity, and casually spicy!

Nothing says the holidays quite like cranberries and oranges!

Our Cranberry Candied Jalapeños combine with whole-berry cranberry sauce and fresh orange to create a bright, flavorful glaze that's perfect for Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10–15 minutes
Total Time: 15–20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 full 6 oz pouch For Pedro's Sake Cranberry Candied Jalapeños

  • ½ cup whole-berry cranberry sauce

  • 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice

  • 1 teaspoon orange zest

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Instructions

  1. Open your pouch of Cranberry Candied Jalapeños in a small saucepan, combine the diced jalapeños all the liquid, cranberry sauce, and orange juice.

  2. Heat over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, for approximately 8–12 minutes until the cranberry sauce softens and the glaze thickens slightly.

  3. Remove from the heat and stir in the orange zest and butter.

  4. Brush over roasted meats or serve warm alongside your holiday favorites.

Pedro's Tip: Save a little glaze for the Thanksgiving leftovers! It's delicious on turkey sandwiches with cream cheese or melted brie.

Perfect Pairings: Turkey, ham, chicken, pork, and Thanksgiving leftovers.

Which Glaze Will You Choose?

Whether you're keeping things classic with Original, adding fruity richness with Cherry, or embracing the holidays with Cranberry, there's a For Pedro's Sake glaze for every occasion.

Each recipe uses one full pouch of our Candied Jalapeños, making it easy to bring something new to your favorite dishes.

Three flavors. Endless possibilities.

Grab your favorite pouch and make this holiday season a little more casually spicy!

For Pedro's Sake — Casually Spicy. Always Sweet.

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