Description
Pickled candied jalapeños (cowboy candy) simmered in sweet-spicy syrup. Perfect burger topping and snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh jalapeños (red preferred)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- 1/2 tsp celery seeds
Instructions
- Slice jalapeños into 1/4-inch rings (wear gloves).
- Combine sugar, vinegar, and spices in saucepan; boil until sugar dissolves.
- Add sliced jalapeños; simmer 4 minutes until slightly tender.
- Pack hot peppers into sterilized pint jars.
- Cover with boiling syrup; process in water bath 10 minutes.
Notes
Use red jalapeños for natural sweetness.
Perfect for smoky chipotle burgers and buffalo wings.
Refrigerator pickles last 3 months; canned last 1 year.
Wear gloves to avoid chili burn.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Condiments, Appetizers
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tbsp
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g