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Homemade Cowboy Candy Recipe

Apr 13, 2024
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🤠🌶️ Homemade Cowboy Candy Recipe 🌶️🤠 Looking for a sweet and spicy treat to spice up your snacks and appetizers? Cowboy candy, also known as candied jalapeños, is the perfect combination of heat and sweetness that will tantalize your taste buds! Whether you enjoy them on their own, paired with cheese and crackers, or as a garnish for your favorite dishes, this homemade cowboy candy recipe is sure to add a kick to any occasion. Let's saddle up and get cooking! 🔥 Ingredients: 2 pounds of fresh jalapeño peppers 🌶️ 1 cup of apple cider vinegar 🍏 2 cups of granulated sugar 🍚 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder (for color) 🌈 1/2 teaspoon of celery seed 🌱 1/2 teaspoon of ground ginger 🧂 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder 🧄 Instructions: Start by preparing the jalapeños. Wear gloves to protect your hands from the spicy oils. Slice the jalapeños into thin rounds, discarding the stems. In a large pot, combine the apple cider vinegar, granulated sugar, turmeric powder, celery seed, ground ginger, and garlic powder. Stir well to combine. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar is completely dissolved. Add the sliced jalapeños to the pot, stirring to coat them evenly in the syrup. Reduce the heat to low and simmer the jalapeños in the syrup for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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