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Cowboy Candy
Cowboy candy is a spicy and sweet condiment made from jalapeño peppers. The jalapeños are sliced and simmered in a mix of sugars, vinegar, and spices until they're glossy and deliciously zesty. They're the perfect addition to burgers, sandwiches, hot dogs, you name it!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 107 kcal
Course:
Appetizer , Condiments
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 12 large whole jalapeños
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 3/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/4 teaspoon celery seed, optional
Instructions
- Cut off the 12 large whole jalapenos stems, then slice them into uniform 1/8-1/4 inch rounds. Set aside. I recommend using gloves when working with hot peppers!
- In a medium saucepan, add 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar, 3/4 cup apple cider vinegar, 1 teaspoon garlic, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder, and 1/4 teaspoon celery seed,. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves, about 6 minutes.
- Add the jalapeños, reduce the heat to medium, and simmer until the peppers start to look shrunken and glossy, about 6-8 minutes.
- Transfer the jalapeños to a pint-sized mason jar or glass container using a slotted spoon.
- Pour the remaining syrup over the jalapeños until they are submerged. Don't fill them too much with the syrup because it will spill over when you add the lid.
- Cool to room temperature before covering with a lid and refrigerating.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1pepper
Calories
107kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
27g
(9%)
Protein
0.2g
(0%)
Fat
0.1g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0.02g
(0%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.03g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.01g
Sodium
55mg
(2%)
Potassium
63mg
(2%)
Fiber
0.5g
(2%)
Sugar
26g
(52%)
Vitamin A
200IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
17mg
(19%)
Calcium
12mg
(1%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 107
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1pepper | |
| Calories | 107kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 0.2g | 0% |
| Fat | 0.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.03g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Sodium | 55mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 63mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugar | 26g | 52% |
| Vitamin A | 200IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.