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Cowboy Candy Recipe
Delicious candied jalapenos - sweet, tangy and perfectly crunchy.
Cuisine
Mexican
Keyword
candied jalapenos, cowboy candy
Servings
1
cup
Equipment
Small pot
Ball jar
Tongs or slotted spoon
Ingredients
6-8
jalapenos
depending on size
1/2
cup
white sugar
1/4
cup
apple cider vinegar
1/4
tsp
turmeric
1/4
tsp
ginger
1/8
tsp
allspice
1
pinch
hot pepper flakes
optional
Instructions
Clean peppers and remove stems.
Slice the peppers into 1/4 inch rounds.
In a small pot, stir together the vinegar, sugar, turmeric, allspice, ginger and pepper flakes. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to medium-low.
Simmer for 5 minutes on medium low heat or until the liquid thickens and becomes slightly syrupy.
Add the jalapeno slices to the pot and stir to combine.
Bring the mixture back to a boil and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for an additional 3-4 minutes until the peppers begin to curl and change color.
Turn off the heat and allow to cool for 2-3 minutes.
Using tongs, put the peppers into glass jars. Pour the leftover liquid over the peppers until fully covered.
Seal jars and store in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 months.
Notes
If you don't have allspice, try substituting cinnamon or nutmeg.