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Cowboy Candy: Candied Jalapenos

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Preserve your garden’s bounty with this water-bath recipe for sweet and spicy candied jalapenos, perfect for tacos, burgers, and charcuterie boards.

Ingredients

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  • 3 pounds fresh jalapeno peppers
  • 3 cups white vinegar
  • 3 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions

  1. Wash jalapeno peppers and slice them into 1/4-inch rings. Remove seeds and membranes if you prefer less heat.
  2. In a large pot, combine white vinegar, granulated sugar, salt, turmeric, and cayenne pepper.
  3. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring until the sugar and salt dissolve.
  4. Add the sliced jalapenos to the boiling syrup.
  5. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Carefully ladle the hot jalapenos and syrup into sterilized canning jars, leaving 1/2 inch headspace.
  7. Wipe jar rims clean and apply lids and rings.
  8. Process the jars in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.
  9. Remove jars from the water bath and let them cool completely on a towel-lined counter.
  10. Check seals and store in a cool, dark place.

Notes

  • For a milder flavor, remove all seeds and membranes from the jalapenos before slicing.
  • Adjust cayenne pepper for your desired level of heat.
  • Ensure your canning jars and lids are properly sterilized before filling.
  • This recipe yields approximately 4-5 pint jars.

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