Spicy Cream Cheese Dip

Step 1 -Drain the jalapeños but do not discard the jar.

Step 2 -In a medium bowl, add the diced jalapeños and the sugar and stir to combine.

Step 3 -Add the jalapeño mixture to the original jalapeño jar and seal the jar.

Step 4 -Shake the jar vigorously until the sugar is completely dissolved.

Step 5 -Place the jar in the refrigerator and allow the jalapeños to marinate in the dissolved sugar, while shaking it very occasionally (about 1-2 times) until they are candied, about 24 hours.

Step 6 -Drain the candied jalapeños and reserve the syrup.

Step 7 -In a large bowl, add the cream cheese and use a handheld electric mixer to beat until smooth.

Step 8 -Add the drained candied jalapeños to the beaten cream cheese and stir to combine.

Step 9 -Add 2 tablespoons of the reserved jalapeño syrup to the cream cheese mixture and stir until incorporated and the dip is thinned out slightly. For a stronger flavor and a thinner texture, add up to 1 tablespoon more of the reserved syrup.

Step 10 -Serve with the crackers.