Candied Jalapenos (Cowboy Candy)
Cowboy candy or candied jalapenos are a perfect sweet and spicy snack that is perfect for sandwiches, nachos, and dips or just to enjoy by themselves. Made with thinly sliced jalapenos, sugar and spices it is a quick and easy snack that just gets better with time.
Equipment
- Saucepan
- Spider skimmer or slotted spoon
- Sterile mason jars
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds jalapeños thinly sliced
- 3 cups sugar
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
Instructions
- In a saucepan bring the sugar, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, cumin and chili powder to a boil. Allow to boil for 3 minutes and then add the jalapenos. Reduce to a simmer and boil for exactly 5 minutes.1½ pounds jalapeños, 3 cups sugar, 1 cup apple cider vinegar, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon cumin, ¼ teaspoon chili powder
- Using a spider skimmer or slotted spoon to remove the jalapenos and place into clean mason jars leaving about a ¼ inch clearance at the top of the jar. After the jalapenos are removed bring the liquid to a boil and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Pour the liquid into the mason jars covering the tops of the jalapenos. Cover and refrigerate.
- You can save any remaining liquid to add to marinades, margaritas, and sauces.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 0.4gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 3mgPotassium: 81mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 221IUVitamin C: 33mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 0.3mg
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