Pioneer Woman Texas Cowboy Candy Recipe
The Pioneer Woman Texas Cowboy Candy Recipe is sweet, spicy and very addictive. It uses fresh jalapeños cooked in sugary syrup.
Ingredients
- Fresh jalapeño peppers sliced – 500 grams
- Granulated sugar – 2 cups
- Apple cider vinegar – 1 cup
- Turmeric powder – ½ teaspoon
- Red chili flakes – ½ teaspoon
- Garlic powder – ½ teaspoon
- Salt – ½ teaspoon
Instructions
Slice the Jalapeños
- Wash jalapeños well. Slice them into thin rounds. Wear gloves if sensitive to heat. Remove seeds only if you want less spice.
Make the Syrup
- Add sugar, vinegar, turmeric, chili flakes, garlic powder and salt to a saucepan. Heat on medium. Stir until sugar fully dissolves.
Boil the Mixture
- Bring syrup to a gentle boil. Let it boil for five minutes. This helps blend flavors and thicken slightly.
Add Jalapeños
- Carefully add sliced jalapeños into the boiling syrup. Stir gently. Make sure all slices are coated well.
Simmer the Peppers
- Lower the heat. Simmer jalapeños for about fifteen minutes. They should soften but keep shape. Syrup thickens during this time.
Fill the Jars
- Use a slotted spoon to place peppers into jars. Pour hot syrup over them. Leave small space at the top. Seal jars tightly.
Cool and Rest
- Let jars cool completely. Store in the fridge. Flavors improve after one day of resting.
Notes
- Use fresh and firm jalapeños only.
- Adjust chili flakes for more heat.
- Do not overcook peppers.
- Use clean jars for longer storage.
- Always cool before sealing jars.