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Cowboy Candy Recipe
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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.