Candied Jalapenos Recipe Homemade Cowboy Candy Food

CANDIED JALAPENOS & GARLIC

Steps:

• Pack jalapenos and garlic into three hot 1-pint jars to within 1/2 in. of the top. In a large saucepan, bring sugar, vinegar, seasonings and, if desired, cayenne pepper to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes., Carefully ladle hot liquid over pepper mixture, leaving 1/2-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if necessary, by adding hot mixture. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight., Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 15 minutes. Remove jars and cool.

CANDIED JALAPENOS RECIPE (HOMEMADE COWBOY CANDY)

Steps:

• First, slice the jalapeno peppers into ¼-inch round slices.
• Stir together the sugar, vinegar and seasonings in a pan. Bring to a quick boil, then reduce the heat to a low simmer until the sugar dissolves into a gooey syrup.
• Add the jalapeno pepper slices and mix to evenly coat them with the syrup.
• Simmer them about 4 minutes. They will darken a bit as they slightly cook and absorb some of the sugars.
• Transfer the candied jalapeno peppers to cleaned jars, then fill the jars with the remaining syrup.
• Cover and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 months. You can eat them right away, but it is best to let the flavors develop at least 1 week in the refrigerator before eating.

CANDIED JALAPENOS

Steps:

• Slice Jalapenos into thin slices and dice onions (I would suggest a pair of rubber gloves for handling jalapenos, personal experience, do not touch your face!).
• Place in pan with water and vinegar, bring to a boil, reduce heat & simmer about 2 mim. (do not breath fumes) .
• Pour off most of the water vinegar mixture, add the sugar and spices.
• Bring to soft candy temperature to completely dissolve sugar about another 10 minute
• Place boiling mixture into jars, leaving 1/4 inch head space.
• Adjust caps.
• Water bath 5 min to insure a good seal.
• *note: if you like the peppers a little crisp, boil mixture and add peppers at the end.