Cowboy Candy (Candied Jalapenos)
These pack a flavor punch, and tastes great as an hors d’oeuvres or as a condiment on sandwich. It’s the ultimate combination of sweet and heat.
This recipe was inspired by Chili Pepper Madness, Homestead & Chill, and BellyFull.
Cowboy Candy (Candied Jalapenos)
Ingredients
- 1 # jalapeno peppers 4 cups sliced
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Remove the stem ends and then slice the jalapenos into ¼ inch thick rounds. You can remove most of the seeds before slicing if you want to remove some of the heat.
- Stir together the sugar, vinegar, and seasonings and bring to a boil. Then lower the heat to simmer until it is reduced to a thick syrup.
- Add the jalapeno slices and make they are coated evenly.
- Simmer another 4 minutes to cook the jalapenos with the syrup.
- Transfer the candied jalapeno slices to jars, and then fill the jars with the remaining syrup.
- This will make 3 1/2 pint jars.
- Refrigerate for up to 3 months, or can them for 10 minutes in a boiling water canner for longer preservation.
- Let them set for at least 3 weeks to allow the flavors to fully penetrate and blend.