Cowboy Candy Recipe

This cowboy candy recipe makes sweet, tangy, and slightly spicy candied jalapeños with a glossy syrup and a satisfying bite. They are easy to prepare and make a versatile topping for burgers, sandwiches, cornbread, salads, and more. Discover more flavorful recipes like cowboy candy recipe right here.

Ingredients

• 8 ounces jalapeño peppers (8 to 12 medium)
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon yellow or brown mustard seeds
• ¼ teaspoon celery seeds
• ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt

Directions

• Trim the jalapeño peppers and thinly slice them crosswise.
• Add the granulated sugar, apple cider vinegar, mustard seeds, celery seeds, turmeric, and kosher salt to a small saucepan.
• Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves, about 4 minutes.
• Add the sliced jalapeños and boil, stirring frequently, until they become shiny and slightly shriveled, about 4 to 5 minutes.
• Use a slotted spoon to transfer the jalapeños to a clean glass pint jar.
• Continue boiling the vinegar mixture until it becomes syrupy and reduces by about one-third, about 5 to 10 minutes.
• Pour the syrup over the jalapeños, pressing them down so they are fully submerged.
• Let the cowboy candy cool to room temperature before serving or refrigerating.

Preparation Details

• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: 25 minutes
• Servings: 10 to 12
• Yield: About 2 cups