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Candied Jalapenos are the perfect combination of sweet and spicy!

Candied Jalapenos

lbs jalapenos

apple cider vinegar

sugar

garlic powder

tsp turmeric

tsp celery seed

Remove and discard stems from peppers, then slice into 1/4&quot; slices.  Set pepper slices aside.

To a large pot, add cider vinegar, white sugar, garlic powder, turmeric, and celery seed and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to about MED LOW and simmer for 5 minutes.

Raise the heat to about MED HIGH to bring mixture back to a boil.  Once boiling, add the pepper slices.  Allow to return to a boil, then reduce the heat again (to about MED LOW) and simmer for 4 minutes.

Transfer the peppers using a slotted spoon to clean glass canning jars, filling jars to within 1/4 inch of the upper rim of the jar.

Only the syrup should remain in the pot at this point.  Increase the heat to bring to a full rolling boil.  Boil like that for approximately 6 minutes.

Ladle the syrup into the jars with the jalapeno slices.  If you notice any air pockets, take a clean spoon and insert it into the jar to get rid of the trapped air.  Fill jars to within 1/4-1/2&quot; from the upper rim of the jar.

Wipe the rims of the jars with a damp paper towel, then screw on canning jar lids.  Label if desired and refrigerate for at least 1-2 weeks (3-4 weeks for optimal flavor).  Candied jalapenos are good for up to 3 months if kept properly refrigerated.

Spicy jalapeño slices in a sugary glaze, these Candied Jalapeños (aka Cowboy Candy) are the perfect sweet-and-spicy condiment to liven up your favorite foods. Enjoy with cream cheese and crackers, as a topping on burgers, hot dogs, or even in your baked beans and salads!

Candied Jalapeños (Cowboy Candy)

jalapeños

brown sugar

turmeric

celery seed

cayenne pepper

Wearing gloves, slice and discard stems from peppers, then slice into 1/4-inch thick rounds. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.

In a large pot over high heat add all the other ingredients. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a gentle simmer for about 5 minutes.

Add in the sliced jalapeños, bring the heat back up to high and simmer for exactly 4 minutes.

With a slotted spoon, transfer the peppers to clean, sterile canning jars to within a 1/4-inch of the upper rim of the jar.

Put the heat back on under the pot to high and boil the liquid for about 6-7 minutes. Then remove pot from the heat and let cool for about 3 minutes.

Using a ladle (or pitcher with a spout), carefully pour the liquid syrup into the jars, making sure all the jalapeños are completely submerged. (Take a chopstick and poke it into the bottom of the jars a few times to release any pockets of air.)

Wipe the rims of the jars with a clean, damp paper towel. Seal with two-piece lids. Place in the fridge.

Let chill for at least 2 weeks (preferably a month.) The longer they sit, the better they will taste.

Keep stored in the fridge and eat within 2 months. (For canning info, see notes below.)

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Spicy jalapeño slices in a sugary glaze, these Candied Jalapeños (aka Cowboy Candy) are the perfect sweet-and-spicy condiment to kick up the heat at your summer BBQ. Enjoy with cream cheese and crackers, as a topping on burgers, hot dogs, or even in your baked beans and salads!

These Candied Jalapenos, otherwise known as Cowboy Candy, are such a great treat any time of the year! Candied jalepeños are a great way to use up all of those jalapeños from your garden next summer!

How to Can Candied Jalapenos

jalapenos

cider vinegar

Sugar

garlic

tsp ground cayenne pepper

Wash and drain peppers. Wear gloves to cut up this quantity of peppers!! Cut into 1/8 - 1/4&quot; slices.

Add the vinegar, sugar and spices to a large stock pot.

Bring to a boil. Then reduce heat and simmer for about 5 minutes.

Add the peppers and simmer for 4 minutes.

Use a slotted spoon to load jalapenos into washed and sterilized jars. Leave 1/4 inch head space. 

Once peppers are loaded into jars, turn heat up under the syrup again and boil hard for 6 more minutes.

Ladle additional syrup over top of peppers in jars, leaving the head space.&nbsp;

Wipe edges of jars.

Place lids and bands on jars. Finger-tip tighten.

DO NOT throw out the the remaining syrup! Place it in a jar and use it in a variety ways! Aioli, brush it on meat, fish and poultry try it in cole slaw and potato or macaroni salads! Anything you can think of!

Place the jars in the canner with hot water in it. Bring to a full rolling boil. Boil for 10 minutes for half pints, 15 minutes for pints. Turn off burner and let stand in hot water for 5 more minutes. Then remove and leave stand on counter overnight.

The next day check for seal. If center of lid flexes up and down, they must be stored in the refrigerator. Place sealed jars in a cool, dry place.

Try to resist the temptation to open them for at least 2 months! I like waiting 3 for the flavors to develop! In the meantime, console yourself with the syrup!!

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These Candied Jalapeños, otherwise known as Cowboy Candy, are such a great treat any time of the year! Candied jalepeños are a great way to use up all of those jalapeños from your garden next summer!

Candied Jalapenos aka Cowboy Candy

A small batch, homemade cowboy candy recipe that you can enjoy as a condiment for sandwiches but also as a topping for cheese and crackers and cream cheese. An easy, no canning required recipe.

Refrigerator Cowboy Candy (Candied Jalapenos)

fresh jalapeños, washed (about 4 cups sliced)

apple cider vinegar, 4% or 5%

garlic, minced

cayenne pepper, optional

Wearing gloves cut the stems from each jalapeño...

Wearing gloves cut the stems from each jalapeño pepper and then slice them into 1/8 to 1/4 inch rounds. Set aside.

In a large pot, bring the apple cider...

In a large pot, bring the apple cider vinegar, sugar, turmeric, celery seed, garlic and cayenne pepper to a boil. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for 5 minutes.

Add the jalapeno pepper slices to the pot...

Add the jalapeno pepper slices to the pot and continue to simmer for 5 minutes.

Use a slotted spoon and transfer the pepper...

Use a slotted spoon and transfer the pepper slices into a 1 pint mason jar or heat tolerant glass container similar in size. Be sure to leave ¼ inch space at the top of the jar to decrease the risk of spillage.

Turn up the heat and bring the syrup...

Turn up the heat and bring the syrup to a full rolling boil. Boil for 5 minutes.

Pour the syrup over the jalapeños in the...

Pour the syrup over the jalapeños in the jar but still leave ¼ inch space at the top.

Cover and let the jar cool to room...

Cover and let the jar cool to room temperature. Place in the refrigerator and wait at least 2 weeks before enjoying. However, it is best to wait 4 weeks for best flavor.

EASY 3 INGREDIENT Candied Jalapenos recipe! You only need jalapenos, sugar and water to make refrigerator candied jalapenos!  Use these as a appetizer dip, on top of crackers or in dinner dishes! Store in refrigerator or use for canning!

Sticky Sweet Candied Jalapenos

water

Slice jalapenos into rounds.  Remove the seeds if you don't want them extra spicy.  If you want them extra spicy leave the seeds. I would suggest wearing gloves during this part.

Place jalapenos in a small sauce pan.

Add water and sugar.

Cook over medium/high heat until boiling.

Reduce temperature and simmer until the liquid has reduced and looks like syrup, stirring occasionally.  This takes approximately 30 minutes to 1 hour.

Let cool and place in jar.

Store in refrigerator.

THANK YOU! I had made these before and loved them, but every recipe I was finding this time was for “cowboy candy”, which is NOT the same!  I love this stuff.

I haven't made this yet but I know I'm going to love it.  I will chop some up in cornbread along with grated cheddar cheese.  Yum!

I made these from this recipe and OH MY GOSH. These Candied Jalapeños Could make a puppy drag a freight train. So delicious!!

This is so easy and so perfect for using up a plethora of jalapeños we have every year!! So glad I found this recipe.

Nothing but delish!  Ritz crackers topped with cream cheese and candied jalapeños!

I made this with some seeds, but not all. First served it with baked Brie, strawberry preserves and the jalapeños.  Everyone loved it!  Then I chopped them up small and stirred them into a Brownie mix.  I actually saw a woman running up to a group next to me with two brownies on a napkin say “oh my God, you need to try these!”  Next time on a strawberry cheesecake.  Thank You!

Very nice! Used candy thermometer to watch temp. Syrup at 230 and pulled it off. Perfect. Took about 45 mins for 2 1/2 cups of jalapenos, 1 C sugar and 1/2 cup of water. Final yield, about 1/2 cup of finished product.

This recipe was so easy and so delicious! Have been giving them to my friends

Candied Jalapeno recipe. This was absolutely amazing! After refrigerating them in a glass pickle jar, it was hard to stop eating them on pizza, crackers with cheese!

I Just made this using pickled jalapeno slices, and it turned out perfect. I plan on adding them as a topping on hamburgers for dinner tonight. Thank you very much for the simple and delicious recipe.

This is so great! I had 3.5 pounds of jalapeños, took seeds out of most of them, left a few small jalapeños with seeds cut into the mix and it turned out the perfect sweet heat taste. Thank you for this simple recipe! I can't wait to share my little jars with family and friends. Next time making them I will buy even more jalapeños. The 3.5 pounds made six 4oz jars.

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EASY 3 INGREDIENT Candied Jalapenos recipe! You only need jalapenos, sugar and water to make refrigerator candied jalapenos!  Use these as a appetizer dip, on top of crackers or in dinner dishes! Store in refrigerator or use for canning!

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