🌶️ Candied Jalapeños (Cowboy Candy)

⭐ Ingredients

• 1 lb fresh jalapeños (about 12–15 peppers)

• 2 cups sugar

• 1 cup apple cider vinegar

• ½ tsp turmeric

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• ¼ tsp ginger powder

• ¼ tsp chili flakes (optional for extra heat)

• Pinch of salt

⭐ Instructions

1. Prep the jalapeños

1. Wash peppers.

2. Slice into ¼-inch rings (remove some seeds if you want it milder).

3. Set aside.

2. Make the syrup

In a pot combine:

• Sugar

• Apple cider vinegar

• Turmeric

• Garlic powder

• Ginger

• Salt

• Chili flakes (optional)

Heat over medium, stirring until sugar dissolves.
Bring to a low boil and simmer 5 minutes.

3. Add the jalapeños

Add sliced jalapeños to the syrup.
Simmer 4–5 minutes, until peppers look slightly darker and more glossy.

4. Jar them

Use a slotted spoon to transfer jalapeños into clean jars.
Pour hot syrup over them, leaving a little space at the top.

Let cool, then refrigerate.

☑️ They’re good immediately,
⭐ AMAZING after 1–2 weeks,
and keep in the fridge for 2–3 months.