Cowboy Candy (Candied Jalapeños)

• servings: 2 servings
• active time: 10 minutes
• total time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

1 lb. jalapeño peppers

1 c. apple cider vinegar

1 1/2 c. granulated sugar

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. pickling spice (optional)

Directions

Remove and discard the jalapeño stems before cutting the peppers into 1/4-inch thick coins.

In a medium saucepan, combine the vinegar, sugar, salt, and pickling spices, if using. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves, about 3 minutes.

Add the jalapeños and return to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the peppers look slightly shrunken and glossy, about 5 to 6 minutes.

Using a slotted spoon, transfer the jalapeños to a pint-sized mason jar or heat-proof container. Bring the liquid back to a boil and cook until it is syrupy and has reduced to about 1 1/2 cups, 8 to 10 minutes.

Pour the syrup over the jalapeños, pressing the peppers down so that they remain submerged. Cool to room temperature before sealing and refrigerating.

Nutrition

• Calories: 671
• Total Fat: 1 g
• Saturated Fat: 0 g
• Trans Fat: 0 g
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Sodium: 1154 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 160 g
• Dietary Fiber: 6 g
• Total Sugars: 160 g
• Protein: 2 g