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Cowboy Candy Recipe

These candied jalapenos are the perfect combination of sweet and spicy!

Keyword Cannied Jalapenos, Cowboy Candy
Servings 6 pints
Author Sunup to Sundown

Ingredients

  • 3 cups vinegar, ACV or white at least 5% acidity
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 4 cups sugar
  • 6 cloves garlic, sliced or minced
  • 2 tsp turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne powder
  • 2 tsp mustard seeds
  • 4 pounds jalapenos, sliced into 1/4-inch rings

Instructions

  1. Prepare boiling water canner. Heat jars in simmering water until ready to use, do not boil. Wash lids in warm soapy water and set aside with bands.

  2. Combine all ingredients except jalapenos in a large saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat, stirring to dissolve sugar.

  3. Add jalapeno slices, lower heat to medium and simmer for 15 minutes, until jalapenos are dark green and have begun to absorb some of the brine.

  4. Ladle hot jalapenos into a hot jar leaving a 1/2-inch headspace. Remove air bubbles. Wipe jar rim. Center lid on jar and apply band, adjust to fingertip tight. Place jar in boiling water canner. Repeat until all jars are filled.

  5. Water must cover the jars by 1 inch. Adjust heat to medium-high, cover canner, and bring water to a rolling boil. Process pint jars for 15 minutes, adjusting for altitude. Turn off heat and remove cover. Let the jars cool for 5 minutes. Remove jars from the canner; do not retighten bands if loose. Cool 12-24 hours. Check lids for seal, they should not flex when center is pressed.