Cowboy Candy - Recipe and Canning

What's better than sweet and spicy Jalapenos? In this video I'm going to show you how to turn those home grown jalapenos into a candy that you can put on top of just about any food that you are eating. And they are totally addictive!! Cowboy candy or candied jalapenos is a quick recipe that you you can put straight into the refrigerator or can. They make a great home made Christmas gifts as well. People are always so intrigued with candied jalapenos.

Candied Jalapenos AKA Cowboy Candy
About 3 pounds fresh Jalapeno Peppers
2 Cups Apple Cider Vinegar
6 Cups Sugar
2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp celery seed
1/2 tsp turmeric

Slice your peppers about 1/4 inch thick, set aside. Add your sugar, spices and vinegar into a large pot. Slowly bring to a boil and simmer 5 minutes. Bring to a boil again and add your peppers. Turn heat back down and simmer 5 to 8 minutes. Scoop your peppers out and put into a bowl and set aside. Bring your syrup back to a hard boil, stirring continually and boil for 8 minutes or till it starts to thicken (this will not thicken into a syrup, just thicker than water). Ladle peppers into hot jars, top with syrup leaving 1/4 inch head space and put lids on. Put jars into a water bath canner for 10 minutes for 1/2 pint jars or 15 minutes for pint jars.
This recipe makes about 4-5 half pint jars