Best 8 Cowboy Candy Recipes

CANDIED JALAPENO OR COWBOY CANDY

Steps:

• Wearing gloves, remove the stems from all of the jalapeno peppers. The easiest way to do this is to slice a small disc off of the stem-end along with the stem. Discard the stems.
• Slice the peppers into uniform 1/8-1/4 inch rounds. Set aside.
• In a large pot, bring cider vinegar, white sugar, turmeric, celery seed, granulated garlic and cayenne pepper to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
• Add the pepper slices and simmer for exactly 4 minutes.
• Use a slotted spoon to transfer the peppers, loading into clean, sterile canning jars to within 1/4 inch of the upper rim of the jar.
• Turn heat up under the pot with the syrup and bring to a full rolling boil. Boil hard for 6 minutes.
• Use a ladle to pour the boiling syrup into the jars over the jalapeno slices. Insert a cooking chopstick to the bottom of the jar two or three times to release any trapped pockets of air. Adjust the level of the syrup if necessary. Wipe the rims of the jars with a clean, damp paper towel and fix on new, two-piece lids to finger-tip tightness.
• *If you have leftover syrup, and it is likely that you will, you may can it in half-pint or pint jars, too. It's wonderful brushed on meat on the grill or added to potato salad or, or, or... In short, don't toss it out!
• Place jars in a canner, cover with water by 2-inches. Bring the water to a full rolling boil. When it reaches a full rolling boil, set the timer for 10 minutes for half-pints or 15 minutes for pints.
• When timer goes off, use canning tongs to transfer the jars to a cooling rack. Leave them to cool, undisturbed, for 24 hours. When fully cooled, wipe them with a clean, damp washcloth then label.
• Allow to mellow for at least two weeks, but preferably a month before eating. Or don't.

TROPICAL COWBOY CANDY

Steps:

• 1. Slice jalapenos.
• 2. Mix cider vinegar, sugar, and mustard seed to a low boil. Reduce for 5 minutes to a simmer.
• 3. Add jalapenos.
• 4. Simmer for 5 minutes more.
• 5. Load hot sterilized jars with 4 to 5 chunks of pineapple.
• 6. Using a slotted spoon add jalapenos first.
• 7. I drain the liquid and leave the majority of the seeds out of the jars but you can put them in.
• 8. Add liquid filling the jars leaving a 1/4 headspace.
• 9. Remove air bubbles with a rubber spatula or chopstick and refill to headspace, if needed.
• 10. Wipe rims with a wet paper towel.
• 11. Add hot lids/rings.
• 12. Place in water bath canner.
• 13. Process at a full boil for 15 minutes.
• 14. Note: If you like it even milder then, by all means, split jalapenos in half and take out the seeds and ribs.

COWBOY CANDY (SWEET PICKLED JALAPENOS)

Steps:

• 1. Slice jalapenos. Wear gloves and don't touch your eyes or other sensitive body parts!
• 2. NOTE: if you want them less spicy, place the sliced jalapenos in a large bowl of water and let the seeds float to the top. Pour off the seeds and drain well before proceeding.
• 3. In a medium saucepan, combine cider vinegar, sugar, turmeric, celery and mustard seeds, garlic, and cayenne. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Reduce the liquid for 5 minutes.
• 4. Add jalapenos to the syrup and simmer for 5 minutes more.
• 5. Remove jalapenos from liquid with a slotted spoon into a bowl Pack the jalapenos into 2 one-pint sterilized canning jars using a spoon, or a small spatula to press them into the jars. Add liquid filling the jars leaving a 1/4 inch head-space.
• 6. Process in a water bath for 15 minutes.

TEXAS COWBOY CANDY

Steps:

• 1. Slice jalapenos into thin slices and dice onions (I would suggest a pair of rubber gloves for handling jalapenos.) Place in pan with water and vinegar, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer about 10 minutes or until tender.(DO NOT TOUCH FACE OR BREATH THE FUMES.)
• 2. Pour off most of the water/vinegar mixture, add the sugar and spices bring to soft candy temperature to completely dissolve sugar, about 10 minutes.
• 3. Place boiling mixture into warm/sterilized jars, leaving 1/4 inch head space. Put on caps and place rings on loosely. Tighten the rings once the jars are completely cooled.

COWBOY CANDY

Steps:

• Slice jalapenos, and place in a small sauce pan.
• Add water and sugar.
• Cook over medium heat until boiling.
• Reduce temperature to low, and simmer until the liquid has reduced, and the sugar water has become syrup-like (about 15- 20 minutes depending on temperature of heat source).
• Let cool and place in clean jelly jar.
• Store in refrigerator.

MILD COWBOY CANDY (NO COOK)

Steps:

• Drain the jalapenos (keep the jar) in a colander and rinse with water for 1 minute.
• Most seeds are going to drift to the bottom.
• Put about 1 TBS of sugar and the minced garlic in the bottom of the jar.
• Add approximately 1/4 cup of the jalapenos and then alternate putting in the remaining sugar and rinsed drained jalapenos I leave most of the seeds in the colander and throw them away because I am a heat wimp.
• Put the lid on tight and roll the jar around to distribute the sugar and garlic.
• Put in the refrigerator for 48 hours.
• After 48 hours you'll see syrup forming on the bottom. Check that the seal is tight on the jar and shake the jar a couple of times and then flip the jar over and put the jar back in the fridge up side down for 48 hours. The syrup will now run to the bottom and work on dissolving the remaining sugar.
• Serve with savory items.

JOHNNY JALAPENO'S COWBOY CANDY

Steps:

• Place all ingredients into a small saucepan and cook over medium heat until boiling.
• Reduce temperature to low and simmer 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally until liquid is reduced by about half.
• Let cool, stirring occasionally (it will thicken more as it cools) You can serve it warm or transfer to a jar and store in refrigerator. Serve with crackers spread with cream cheese and the candy.
• TO JAR FOR LONG STORAGE OR GIFTS: Carefully pour hot candy/jelly into sterilized 4 or 8 oz jars, leaving a 1/4" headspace. Wipe jar rims, place warm lids and rings atop and tighten hand tight. Process in a boiling water canner for 10 minutes. Remove jars and cool on a wire rack.

CANDIED JALAPENOS - COWBOY CANDY RECIPE - (4.5/5)

Steps:

• Slice Jalapenos into thin slices and dice onions. (Wear a pair of rubber gloves for handling jalapenos, personal experience, do not touch your face!) Place in pan with water and vinegar, bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat and simmer about 10 minutes or until tender. (Do not breath fumes.) Add the sugar and spices and bring to soft candy temperature to completely dissolve sugar, about another 10 minutes. Place boiling mixture into jars, leaving 1/4 inch head space. Adjust caps. Seal in a canner, or store in your refrigerator. Best to let them sit in the jars at least two weeks to soak up all of the goodness.