Cowboy Candy (candied jalapeño peppers)

Instructions for cowboy candy with water bath canning: Prep canning jars and boil them for 10 minutes, reduce to a simmer and keep jars hot till ready to can. We have some jalapenos in the garden ready to be turned into cowboy candy😊

In a stainless steel saucepan combine apple cider vinegar, sugar, garlic and turmeric.

Bring to a boil and reduce down to a syrup consistency about 8-10 minutes.

With gloved hands slice jalapenos about 1/4 inch thick.

Add sliced jalapenos to hot jars and ladle hot liquid into jars leaving 1/2 inch head space. Wipe the rim, place lid on and finger tighten band. Place jars into a boiling water bath canner making sure water covers the jars 1-2 inches. Water bath can for 10 minutes with canner lid on. When 10 minutes is up remove the canner from the heat, take lid off and allow to sit for 5 minutes then remove jars to towel to cool.

Leave jars undisturbed for 12-24 hours.

Instructions for refrigerator cowboy candy, no canning required: In a stainless steel saucepan combine apple cider vinegar, sugar, garlic, and turmeric. Bring to a boil and reduce down to a syrup consistency about 8-10 minutes. With gloved hands slice jalapeno peppers into 1/4 inch slices. Add jalapeños to syrup and cook on a slow boil for about 10-15 minutes stirring occasionally till jalapenos start to slightly shrivel. See photos. Remove from heat and cool. Once cool place in a container and refrigerate. Enjoy!