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candied chilli peppers in jar with pickle fork

Candied Jalapeno Chilli Peppers (Cowboy Candy)

Karon Grieve
Sweet and fiery and savoury too, perfect with burgers and BBQ, cheese and so much more
5 from 4 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course condiments
Cuisine American
Servings 15 servings
Calories 58 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 200 g jalapeno peppers
  • 200 g sugar
  • 100 ml cider vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp ground garlilc

Instructions
 

  • carefully chop the jalapeno peppers into 3mm rounds either using a knife, mandoline or the cutting blade on a food processor. Whatever method wear plastic gloves!
  • Mix all other ingredients in a pan and heat gently till sugar has dissolved then bring to boil for 1 minute, lower heat to simmer for 5 minutes till syrup
  • Add the chopped peppers and cook in the syrup for 5 minutes
  • Carefully ladle into a sterilised jar and cover with the syrup. Store remaining syrup in a jar in fridge to use in chilli con tarne etc.

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Notes

Cowboy candy will keep in the fridge for up to 6 months
Serve with BBQ, burgers, tacos, cheese, sandwiches and so much more

Nutrition

Calories: 58kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 42mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 144IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 1mg
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