Description
This treasured Cowboy Candy Jalapeños Recipe brings back sunny memories of family gatherings. It's an incredibly simple to make, universal crowd-pleaser that allows you to control ingredients, ensuring a fresh, wholesome treat. These sweet and spicy jalapeños are incredibly versatile, elevating everything from burgers to cheese boards.
Ingredients
2 lbs Fresh Jalapeños
2 cups Apple Cider Vinegar
5 cups Granulated Sugar
1 tsp Garlic Powder
0.5 tsp Turmeric
0.5 tsp Celery Seed
0.5 tsp Cayenne Pepper
Instructions
- Wear gloves! Slice your fresh jalapeños into 1/4-inch thick rounds. Discard the stems
- In a large non-reactive pot, combine the apple cider vinegar, granulated sugar, garlic powder, turmeric, celery seed, and optional cayenne pepper
- Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over medium-high heat, stirring until the sugar fully dissolves
- Add the sliced jalapeños to the boiling brine. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for exactly 5 minutes. The jalapeños will soften slightly
- Using a slotted spoon, carefully transfer the jalapeño slices into clean, sterilized pint-sized canning jars, leaving about 1/2 inch headspace. Pack them tightly
- Return the brine to a boil. Ladle the hot brine over the packed jalapeños in the jars, ensuring they are fully submerged
- Wipe the jar rims clean, apply lids, and screw on bands finger-tight
- Allow the jars of Cowboy Candy Jalapeños to cool completely on the counter. The lids should seal with a "pop."
- Refrigerate any unsealed jars. Otherwise, enjoy your incredible Cowboy Candy Jalapeños Recipe!
Notes
Always wear gloves when handling jalapeños to protect your skin from the capsaicin.
Sterilize your canning jars and lids before filling them to ensure food safety and prolong shelf life.
Do not overcook the jalapeños during the simmering step; aim for tender-crisp, not mushy.
Let your Cowboy Candy Jalapeños sit in the refrigerator for at least a week before eating to allow the flavors to meld beautifully.
Once sealed, jars are shelf-stable in a cool, dark pantry for up to a year. Once opened, refrigerate, where they remain fresh for several weeks to months.
These do not require reheating; they are best enjoyed straight from the jar, chilled, or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 60 kcal
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Cowboy Candy, Jalapeños, Sweet and Spicy, Candied Jalapeños, Peppers, Homemade, Appetizer, Condiment, Canning