Large jar of Cowboy Candy

Cowboy Candy

Contributed by : Jane Berthiaume
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Canadian Recipes : Canning/ Preserving

Cowboy Candy is a game changer in the field of condiments. It's spicy yet sweet, but what is it? Cowboy Candy is sliced jalapeño peppers that are preserved in a sweet syrup. They are great on pizza, burgers, sandwiches, tacos and on crackers and cheese. We have to plant an entire row of jalapeño pepper plants to keep up with our family's voracious appetite for these little gems.

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Recipe Servings

18-24 125ml Jars

Ingredients for
Cowboy Candy

  • 3 to 4 pounds fresh jalapenos, washed (about 12-16 cups sliced) 
  • 2 cups apple cider vinegar 
  • 6 cups granulated sugar 
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric 
  • ½ teaspoon celery seed 
  • 3 garlic cloves, chopped 

How to Make
Cowboy Candy

  1. Setup for canning: Fill water bath & turn on high, put jars & collars in oven at 225 for 20 min, put a small sauce pan on the stove with hot water for lids.
  2. Wash & cut jalapenos into 1/4 inch slices.
  3. Put all ingredients except jalapeños in a large pot and turn on high until it boils. Turn to a simmer for 5 mins.
  4. Add sliced jalapeños, bring back to a boil and simmer for about 5 mins or until peppers become a dull green.
  5. Fill jars with peppers no more than 1/4 inch from the top of the jar.
  6. Bring liquid back to a boil and simmer syrup another 6 mins to thicken.
  7. Add syrup leaving at least 1/4 inch of air space to the top of the jar. Remove air bubbles with a plastic spoon down the side of the jar. Place a hot lid and collar on to finger tight.
  8. Place jars in canning bath leaving some space between them. Boil for 10 mins.
  9. Put hot jars on a tea towel on the counter for 24 hours. Do not disturb the jars while they settle.
  10. Label jars and store in a cool, dark area.