When working with this many hot peppers, you may want to wear gloves. Or if you want to put them into smaller half pint jars maybe to give as gifts to family or good friends, you could do that too.
So this recipe will make about 2 jars give or take. While regular mason jars work, I find it best to use the wide mouth canning jars as they are easier to pack.Įach pint jar will fit 1 1/2 to 2 pounds of jalapeno peppers in them. We will be using pint jars for this recipe.
COWBOY CANDY HOW TO
How To Make Candied Jalapenos (or Homemade Cowboy Candy)
It also allows them to firm back up slightly. This is so that the peppers can fully soak in the spices and sugar and you get the best flavor. While this is a water bath canning recipe, there is also an option to put them in the fridge if canning is not your thing.Īfter you make these delicious candied jalapenos you want to be sure to allow them to sit for at least two weeks before you open them. They are such a perfect combination of spicy peppers and sweet flavor. There really is no wrong way to enjoy them. Heck, you can even toss a few tasty candied jalapenos (aka cowboy candy) in a salad. Or it is also great on a burger, sandwich, sub, hot dogs, macaroni salads, potato salad, or just about anything you like to spice up. You can simply add this jalapeño slices spicy condiment on top of cream cheese and crackers. This is such a delicious way to enjoy spicy jalapeños if you like spicy food. It is a recipe for candied jalapenos! These are also called cowboy candy. Did you have jalapeno plants in the garden this year? If you are having a great crop and find yourself overflowing with them I sharing one of my popular recipes with you.