Easy Cowboy Candy Recipe (Candied Jalapeños) - Lower Sugar, Water Bath Canned

Easy Cowboy Candy Recipe (Candied Jalapeños) - Lower Sugar, Water Bath Canned

This cowboy candy recipe is the perfect blend of sweet & spicy, but without the worry of excessive sugar! Easily water bath can them to be shelf-stable.

Prep Time30

Cook Time20

Canning15

Total Time1 5

Course: Condiments

Cuisine: Southwest

Servings: half pints

Calories: 31kcal

Author: Jami Boys

Equipment

4-6 quart saucepan
8 half pint canning jars and lids
water bath canner
jar lifter

Ingredients

1 cup honey*
1 cup cane sugar
3 cups apple cider vinegar or white vinegar
2 teaspoons granulated garlic or garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt, optional
1/2 teaspoon cayenne powder, optional
2.5 pounds jalapeños

Instructions

Prepare a water bath canner, wash and keep warm 8 half-pint canning jars, lids and rings. Slice jalapeños (remember to wear gloves).
Combine the honey, sugar, vinegar, and seasonings in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring often. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 10-15 minuted, until slightly thickened.
Add the sliced jalapeños to the syrup and simmer another 5 minutes. It should steam and bubble a bit, but not boil hard again.
Ladle the hot peppers and syrup into one hot jar at a time, leaving a 1/2 inch headspace. Use a non-metal spatula or chopstick to remove air bubbles and wipe the rim with a damp cloth. Attach lids and rings and place in rack of canner. Repeat with remaining jars.
Lower rack and bring canner to a boil over high heat then start timing 15 minutes to process the jars (adjusting for altitude). Once timer goes off, remove the lid, turn off heat and let jars sit in canner for 5 minutes.
Remove the jars to a towel-lined surface (Tip: a tray with a towel allows for them to be moved if needed) and let cool 12-24 hours without disturbing.
Remove the rings and check lids for sealing - refrigerate any that don't seal (rare!) - and then label and store for up to 18 months. If you can wait 2-4 weeks before opening, that will be the best flavor!

Notes

*If you can't use honey you can use 1-1/4 cup white sugar in place of the it (so 2-1/4 cups sugar total).

This recipe creates a very light "syrup" and results in barely sweet and hot peppers with lots of flavor (not just sugar!).

-High Altitude Adjustment: If processing at an altitude of higher than 1000 feet above sea level you'll need to adjust the processing time according to this chart.

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