
09/12/2025
🌶️ How to Make Cowboy Candy 🤠
Sweet, spicy, and totally addictive!
Step 1: Make the syrup
In a saucepan, combine:
✨ 1 cup sugar
✨ 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
✨ 1 tsp mustard seeds
✨ 1/4 tsp celery seeds
✨ 1/4 tsp turmeric
✨ 1/2 tsp kosher salt
✨ 1 tsp garlic powder
Bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
Step 2: Candy the jalapeños
Add 8 oz sliced jalapeños (about 8–12 medium) to the syrup.
Simmer until they look glossy and slightly shriveled.
Scoop them into a glass jar with a slotted spoon.
Step 3: Reduce the syrup
Boil the remaining syrup until it thickens (about 1/3 reduction).
Pour it over the jalapeños in the jar.
Let cool to room temp, then chill. 🧊
🔥 Perfect on burgers, tacos, or straight from the jar!