Cowboy Candy (Candied Jalapeños)
Turn fresh jalapeños into spicy-sweet cowboy candy! These peppers will become your favorite condiment recipe, especially paired with burgers and hot dogs.
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
Remove and discard the jalapeño stems before cutting the peppers into 1/4-inch thick coins.
- 2
In a medium saucepan, combine the vinegar, sugar, salt, and pickling spices, if using. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves, about 3 minutes.
Timer: 3m - 3
Add the jalapeños and return to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the peppers look slightly shrunken and glossy, about 5 to 6 minutes.
Timer: 6m - 4
Using a slotted spoon, transfer the jalapeños to a pint-sized mason jar or heat-proof container. Bring the liquid back to a boil and cook until it is syrupy and has reduced to about 1 1/2 cups, 8 to 10 minutes.
Timer: 10m - 5
Pour the syrup over the jalapeños, pressing the peppers down so that they remain submerged. Cool to room temperature before sealing and refrigerating.