Description
A spicy-sweet treat of jalapeño rounds, perfect for adding a kick to any dish or as a delightful gift.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh jalapeño peppers
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Slice the jalapeños, wearing gloves to protect your skin, into rounds.
- Combine the granulated sugar, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and salt in a medium saucepan.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently until the sugar dissolves.
- Add the sliced jalapeños to the saucepan and simmer for another 5-10 minutes.
- Jar the hot mixture into sterilized jars, sealing them while hot.
- Cool the jars completely at room temperature before refrigerating.
Notes
Cowboy Candy gets better with time; prepare it a few days in advance. Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 30
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg