Description
Have you ever heard of Cowboy Candy? For our version, we candied jalapeños and peaches with classic pickling spices like mustard seeds and turmeric, and the end result is a sweet and spicy condiment that's perfect on top of crackers, burgers and more! It's definitely spicy, but also tangy and a little sweet, thanks to the peaches.
Ingredients
- 5 ounces sliced jalapeños (~5-7 jalapeños)
- 1 small peach, diced (3-4 oz)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon yellow or brown mustard seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon celery seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- pinch of powdered ginger (optional)
Instructions
- To a small saucepan over medium heat, add the jalapeños, peaches, sugar, apple cider vinegar, mustard seeds, celery seeds, turmeric, salt, garlic powder, and ginger.
- Bring to a light boil and simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the jalapeños begin to soften and crinkle up around the edges.
- Remove from the heat and use a slotted spoon to transfer the peaches and jalapeños from the saucepan to a mason jar (don't transfer the syrup! Let it drain through the slotted spoon before transferring the jalapeños & peaches).
- Return the syrup to medium-high heat and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 8-10 minutes. To test if the syrup is done, place a metal spoon in the freezer for about a minute, then place it into the syrup and remove it. If you can run a finger down the back of the spoon and it leaves a clear trail and doesn't immediately run back together, your syrup is done.
- Remove from heat and let the syrup cool for a few minutes, then pour the syrup over the peaches and jalapeños in a jar. Let it cool to room temperature, then place a lid on top and store in the refrigerator.
Notes
Storage: Stored in an airtight container in the fridge (without canning), cowboy candy will keep for 6-8 weeks. If canned, it will last much longer, up to a few months.
Enjoy atop cream-cheese slathered crackers, burgers, hot dogs, pizza, and more.
If peaches aren't among your favorite fruits, you can use any fruit you like, including blueberries, cherries, pineapple, and more.
If you're sensitive to spice, you can rip the membrane and seeds from each jalapeño slice. It will still be spicy, but a bit less so.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Condiments
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 111
- Sugar: 26.6 g
- Sodium: 95.5 mg
- Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 27.6 g
- Fiber: 0.7 g
- Protein: 0.3 g