Candied Jalapeños (Cowboy Candy) | Water Bath Recipe

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.

Collect 3 lbs of jalapenos, ensuring they are firm and fresh with no rotting or molding spots.

Slice the jalapenos into 1/4 inch or 1/2 inch slices and place them in a bowl. Optionally wear gloves while handling them.

In a pot, combine 1.5 cups of vinegar, 4 cups of sugar, 1 tablespoon of garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder, and 1/4 teaspoon of celery seeds to make the syrup.

Heat the syrup mixture on medium to medium-high heat until it reaches a simmer, allowing the sugar to dissolve completely.

Once the sugar is dissolved, add the jalapeno slices to the syrup and bring the mixture to a boil. Boil for 5 minutes.

While the jalapenos are boiling, set up your water bath canner and soak half pint jelly jars in hot water.

After boiling, remove the jalapeno mixture from heat and tightly pack the jalapenos into the jars using tongs, leaving 1/2 inch headspace.

Ladle the syrup into the jars, ensuring the final headspace is 1/4 inch.

Wipe the rims of the jars thoroughly to ensure a good seal, then place lids and bands on fingertight.

Process the half pint jars in the water bath canner for 10 minutes (15 minutes for pint jars).

After processing, let the jars cool on the countertop for 12 hours before checking the seals.

Wash the jars in soapy water and store them on a shelf.

Cooking Techniques

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