Recipe: Cowboy Candy (Candied Jalapenos)

Ingredients:

18 fresh jalapeño peppers, sliced into rings with stems discarded
2 cups granulated sugar
2 cups apple cider vinegar
2 cups brown sugar
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp turmeric
1/4 tsp celery seed
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

Instructions:

1. Boil sugar, vinegar, sugar, garlic powder, turmeric, celery seed, and cayenne pepper. Heat until sugars dissolve and reduce heat to simmer for 5 minutes.

2. Add in sliced jalapeño peppers and bring to high heat for 4 minutes.

3. Transfer peppers into sterilized canning jars, leaving 1/4-inch space.

4. Boil liquid for another 6 minutes or so, then cool for 3 minutes.

5. Pour syrup into jars, submerging jalapeños (release air pockets with a chopstick).

6. Wipe jar rims, seal with lids, and refrigerate.

7. Chill for 2 weeks (preferably a month) for better flavor. Store in fridge, consume within 2 months.

The longer it sits, the more the flavors will develop and intensify. Serve it alongside your favorite dishes, and watch it become a delightful condiment that adds a touch of heat and sweetness to your meals. Enjoy!