Do you love at little heat and sweet together? Then you are going to love Candied Jalapeños (Cowboy Candy). Packed with flavor and punch!
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It’s pretty much the end of jalapeño season here in Massachusetts and I have too many to handle. One plant, (I have 5), grows approximately 35 jalapeños. So as you can see, I have a lot of them. In order to use them up we been creating a variety of jalapeño recipes. Just try our Green Jalapeño Sauce, Jalapeño Simple Syrup, and Easy Air Fryer Jalapeño Poppers. Today, I am bringing you these Candied Jalapeños (Cowboy Candy) and you are going to love this recipe! A combination of heat and sweet and when put together you are going to be blown away!
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What are Candied Jalapeños (Cowboy Candy)?
Candied Jalapeños aka Cowboy Candy are sliced jalapeño rings that are essentially sweetened with a spiced up simple syrup. They are a perfect combination of sweet and spicy and can be used in a variety of ways to enhance the flavor of your favorite foods.
![Sliced peppers](https://knifeandpaddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Candied-Jalapenos-2.jpg)
How to use Candied Jalapeños (Cowboy Candy)
Serve Candied Jalapeños as an appetizer; use as a spread on crackers or just dip taco chips right in. Serve with cheese slices and crackers and place a teaspoon on top. Take a cream cheese block and pour it over the top and serve with crackers (like a pepper jelly). Try them on sandwiches, hamburgs or hot dogs. Spice up sauces; mix some of the candied jalapeños with ketchup, barbecue sauce or mustard. If you don’t want the whole jalapeño in your sauce, then use a blender to incorporate it fully. This will take your heat level up a notch! Endless possibilities!
![Sliced peppers in a sauce pan](https://knifeandpaddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Candied-Jalapenos-3.jpg)
How long do Candied Jalapeños last?
Candied Jalapeños will last about 3 months in the refrigerator once opened. If canned (as in the recipe below) they can last easily last up to a year or longer. Store in your panty or a cool spot. Signs of spoiling include a bad smell when opened and mold growth. Discard if your candied jalapeños have gone bad.
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Fun Facts about Jalapeños
- The jalapeño was cultivated in Veracruz, the capital city of Mexico
- One of the most well-known chill peppers
- A mature jalapeño is about 2-4 inches in size
- Its growing period is about 70-90 days
- One plant can produce up to 35 jalapeños
- They love the heat and sun, ideal heat is around 80-85 degrees F
- As the growing season ends, jalapeños typically turn red
- After they are harvested, they have a shelf life of 3-5 weeks if kept at 45.5 degrees F
- It comes in at 2,500 to 8,000 heat units on the scoville heat scale
- Jalapeños can be candied, dried, pickled, frozen and used in cocktails and sauces
Candied Jalapeños-Ingredients
- 20 jalapeños (cut into rings)
- 2 cups sugar
- 2/3 cups apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp mustard seeds
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp celery seed
- 1/4 tsp tumeric
Instructions
- In a medium sized sauce pan, add all ingredients except the jalapeños. Bring to a boil, then lower and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add in the jalapeño rings and simmer for an additional 5 minutes. Jalapeños will turn olive green.
- Pour mixture into two pint-sized mason jars, leaving about a 1/4-1/2 inch of space from the top. Cover with airtight lids.
- To can, place the jars in a large boiling pot and fill with hot water. Drop the mason jars into the pot making sure the water is 2 inches above the tops of the jars.
- Turn heat on high and bring the water to a boil for 10 minutes.
- Remove jars and set aside too cool. Once the jars are room temperature refrigerate.
- In order to let the flavors incorporate, refrigerate at least overnight before using.
- Serve and enjoy!
- Once opened, keep refrigerated for up to 3 months. If unopened, keep in a cool place for up to one year or longer. Discard if the peppers smell bad or has signs of molding.
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For additional jalapeño recipes try:
Easy Air Fryer Jalapeño Poppers
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Candied Jalapeños (Cowboy Candy)
Equipment
- Cutting board
- Sauce Pan
Ingredients
- 20 jalapeños cut into rings
- 2 cups sugar
- 2/3 cups apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp mustard seeds
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp celery seed
- 1/4 tsp tumeric
Instructions
- In a medium sized sauce pan add all ingredients except the jalapeños. Bring to a boil, then lower and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add in the jalapeños rings and simmer for an additional 5 minutes. Jalapeños will turn olive green.
- Pour mixture into two pint-sized mason jars, leaving about a 1/4-1/2 inch of space from the top. Cover with airtight lids.
- To can, place the jars in a large boiling pot and fill with hot water. Drop the mason jars into the pot making sure the water is 2 inches above the tops of the jars.
- Turn heat on high and bring the water to a boil for 10 minutes.
- Remove jars and set aside too cool. Once the jars are room temperature refrigerate.
- In order to let the flavors incorporate, refrigerate at least overnight before using.
- Serve and enjoy!
- Once opened, keep refrigerated for up to 3 months. If unopened, keep in a cool place for up to one year or longer. Discard if the peppers smell bad or has signs of molding.
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![Sliced pepper rings in a sauce pan](https://knifeandpaddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Candied-Jalapenos-602.jpg)
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![Candied Jalapeños (Cowboy Candy) in mason jar](https://knifeandpaddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Candied-Jalapenos-606.jpg)
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