Cowboy Candy Quart Recipe
Sweet and spicy candied jalapeños, served in a quart container.
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Ingredients
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For the Cowboy Candy
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Jalapeños
Wash and slice the jalapeño peppers into thin rounds, removing seeds if desired for less heat.
- 2
Make the Syrup
In a medium saucepan, combine granulated sugar, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic cloves, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground allspice, turmeric, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar has dissolved.
- 3
Add the Jalapeños
Once the syrup is boiling, add the sliced jalapeños to the saucepan. Stir to coat the jalapeños in the syrup.
- 4
Simmer
Reduce the heat and let the mixture simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 5
Cool and Store
Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the cowboy candy to cool to room temperature. Transfer to a quart container and store in the refrigerator.