Ingredients for Johnny Jalapeno's Cowboy Candy
- 2 pounds fresh jalapeños
- Onion
- Kosher Salt
- Light Corn Syrup
- Green Food Coloring
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How to Make Johnny Jalapeno's Cowboy Candy
- Wash and dry 2 pounds of jalapeños. Remove the stems.
- If making 'Cowgirl Candy', carefully slice the jalapeños in half lengthwise and remove the seeds and membranes. For a spicier version, leave some or all of the seeds in.
- Finely chop the jalapeños (about 1/2 inch dice).
- In a large saucepan, combine the chopped jalapeños with 1 ½ cups of granulated sugar, ¾ cup apple cider vinegar, 2 tablespoons of yellow mustard seeds, 1 tablespoon of celery seeds, 1 teaspoon of ground cumin, ½ teaspoon of turmeric powder, and ¼ teaspoon of cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat).
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the jalapeños are tender and the mixture has thickened slightly.
- Remove from heat and let cool completely.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more sugar for sweetness or vinegar for tang.
- Once cool, transfer to sterilized jars for canning (if desired) or store in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
5 g
Sugar
25g
Fat
0g
Carbs
5g
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30 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation North American For Large Groups Low Protein Healthy 5 Ingredients Or Less Appetizers Desserts Vegetables Mexican Easy Low Fat Candy Spreads Dietary Low Cholesterol Low Saturated Fat Inexpensive Healthy 2 Low In Something Peppers Number Of Servings
