COWBOY CANDY - Sweet and Spicy Candied Jalapenos!! | Cooking with Maryann

sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Stevia reduces calories while maintaining sweetness.

apple cider vinegar

🥗Healthier: white vinegar

💰Cheaper: distilled vinegar

Distilled vinegar is often less expensive and works well.

Put on gloves to avoid irritation from jalapenos.

Use about 3 pounds of jalapenos, which is approximately 60 jalapenos.

Chop off the tops of the jalapenos and slice through the side to remove seeds and membrane for a milder flavor.

Dice the jalapenos into strips or pieces.

Ensure to work in a well-ventilated area to avoid irritation from fumes.

In a saucepan, add 6 cups of sugar and 2 cups of apple cider vinegar.

Add 1 teaspoon of celery seed and 1 teaspoon of turmeric to the mixture.

Stir the mixture and bring it to a boil, ensuring the sugar dissolves completely.

Once boiling for about 5 minutes, the syrup will thicken slightly.

Carefully add the diced jalapenos to the boiling syrup, being cautious of splattering hot sugar.

Allow the mixture to come back to a boil and then simmer for exactly 4 minutes.

Using a slotted spoon, remove the jalapenos from the syrup and set aside, while continuing to boil the syrup.

If canning, prepare jars at this point; otherwise, prepare to freeze the jalapenos.

After boiling the syrup for an additional 6 minutes, ladle the syrup over the jalapenos in jars or containers.

Let the jalapenos cool before storing them in the refrigerator or freezer.

Cooking Techniques

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