Cowboy Candy
Still harvesting jalapeños? Turn them into candy with a kick!
When the plant keeps giving, give those peppers a sweet, tangy syrup bath. Cowboy candy turns a pile of jalapeños into jars of sweet heat you’ll spoon onto everything from burgers to a block of cream cheese.
Recipe by: Chef Krystal @oldtownpublicmarket
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Ingredients
- ½ lb fresh jalapeños
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 to 1½ cups sugar
- Spices of your choice, such as ¼ tsp turmeric, ¼ tsp celery seed, ¼ tsp garlic powder, and ¼ tsp paprika

