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Cowboy Candied Jalapeño

The perfect sweet and spicy condiment.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Equipment

  • large pot

Ingredients

  • 1-2 lb fresh jalapeños (10-13 jalapenos)
  • 2/3 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 Garlic cloves minced
  • 1/4 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1/4 tsp celery seed
  • 1 lime (lemon will work too)
  • pinch of salt

Instructions

  • Slice peppers and add to a bowl and set aside.
  • To a large pot, add all ingredients except the peppers and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Next add the pepper slices. Cook for an additional 5 minutes no longer or you will overcook them.
  • Scoop the peppers using a slotted spoon to a glass jar. Save the syrup in the pot.
  • Increase the heat to bring to a high boil. Boil for an additional 5-8 minutes until the sauce has thickened.
  • Pour the syrup into the jar with the jalapeno slices. Fill the jar to the top and store it in the refrigerator.