Cowboy Candy Canning Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 pounds jalapeño peppers, sliced into rings
• 2 cups apple cider vinegar
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. Prepare water bath canner and sterilize 6 half-pint jars
2. In a large pot, combine vinegar, sugar, turmeric, celery seed, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and salt
3. Bring to a boil and cook for 5 minutes
4. Add jalapeño rings and return to a boil
5. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes
6. Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes
7. Pack jalapeños into sterilized jars, leaving 1/2 inch headspace
8. Ladle hot syrup over peppers, removing air bubbles
9. Wipe jar rims and place lids and rings
10. Process in water bath canner for 10 minutes
11. Remove jars and let cool completely before storing