Cowboy Candy (Candied Jalepenos)

By bsctbb

Ingredients

• ■4 lb. fresh jalapeño peppers sliced
• ■2 lb. onions, diced
• ■1/2 C. vinegar
• ■1/2 C. water
• ■6 to 8 C. sugar
• ■2 Tbs. mustard seed
• ■1 tsp. turmeric
• ■2 tsp. celery seed (optional)
• ■1 Tbs. garlic powder
• ■1 tsp. ginger

Preparation

Step 1

Slice jalapeños into thin slices and dice onions (I would suggest a pair of rubber gloves for handling jalapeños, and from personal experience, do not touch your face!). Place in pan with water and vinegar, bring to a boil, reduce heat & simmer about 10 min or until tender. (Do not inhale the fumes!) Pour off most of the water vinegar mixture, add the sugar and spices. Bring to soft candy temperature to completely dissolve sugar about another 10 minutes. Place boiling mixture into jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Adjust caps.