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Candied Jalapeños (Cowboy Candy)

Candied Jalapeños (Cowboy Candy)

Do you love at little heat and sweet together? Then you are going to love Candied Jalapeños. It's packed with flavor and punch!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American, Mexican
Servings 2 cups

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.
Keyword Apple Cider Vinegar, Candied Jalapeños, cayenne pepper, celery seed, Cowboy Candy, Jalapeños, mustard seed, paprika, Spices, Spicy Pepper Jelly, tumeric