Pioneer Woman Texas Cowboy Candy Recipe
This cowboy candy from Pioneer Woman has some serious kick and it only takes one batch to see why everyone goes wild for it!My top tip?Use apple cider vinegar for the brine—it plays really well with the heat and gives it a mellow tang.When I make this, I always stir the jalapeños into the syrup in two batches so they don’t clump or cook unevenly.Once cooled, these jalapeños stay crunchy but not raw, and they’re a go-to in my kitchen for topping just about anything.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs Jalapeños
- 3 cups Granulated Sugar
- 1 cup Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/4 tsp Turmeric ground
- 1/4 tsp Celery Seed
Instructions
- Remove the stems from the jalapeños and slice them into 1/4-inch thick coins.
- Keep the seeds for extra heat if you like things spicy!
- Combine the apple cider vinegar, granulated sugar, garlic powder, ground turmeric, and celery seed in a medium saucepan.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
- Once the mixture is boiling, reduce heat and simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Stir occasionally to dissolve the sugar fully.
- Add the sliced jalapeños to the pot.
- Simmer them for 4 minutes, ensuring they are all coated with the syrup.
- Transfer the jalapeños to sterilized jars using tongs.
- Then pour the remaining syrup over the jalapeños, making sure they are fully covered.