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candy jalapeño Recipe

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Sweet with a fiery kick, candied jalapeños (also called “cowboy candy) are slices of fresh jalapeños simmered in a sugary syrup until they turn glossy, sticky, and addictively delicious. 🌶️✨ They’re the perfect mix of heat and sweet—spicy enough to wake up your taste buds, but balanced by that candy-like glaze.

Ingredients

    • 2 pounds fresh jalapeños

    • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar

    • 1 cup apple cider vinegar

    • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric

    • 1/2 teaspoon celery seed

    • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

    • Pinch of salt

    • Optional: 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes for extra heat

Instructions

Step 1: Select and Prep the Jalapeños

Step 2: Prepare the Sweet & Spicy Syrup

Step 3: Cook the Jalapeños

Step 4: Jar the Cowboy Candy

Step 5: Let the Flavors Meld

Step 6: Serving Ideas

 

Notes

    • Too Spicy: Remove some seeds or add extra sugar to the syrup.

    • Too Sweet: Increase vinegar slightly to balance sweetness.

    • Soft/Mushy Peppers: Reduce simmering time or slice slightly thicker.

    • Cloudy Syrup: Ensure sugar is fully dissolved and jars are clean.

Find it online: https://barbxa.com/perfect-candied-jalapenos/

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