Johnny Jalapeno's Cowboy Candy
photo by 2Bleu
- Ready In:
- 30mins
- Ingredients:
- 5
- Yields:
-
2 cup
- Serves:
- 16
ingredients
- 2 cups fresh jalapenos, sliced (must be fresh!)
- 1⁄2 onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 2 -4 drops green food coloring
directions
- 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.
Questions & Replies
Got a question?
Share it with the community!
Reviews
-
I was a little confused by the description/reviews. I expected the finished product to be a bit thicker, based on the photos. I did not use the gelatin, as I wasn't looking for a pepper jelly. That being said, the taste was very good. I used "full cowboy" leaving the seeds. I found it to be a bit salty, and will not add salt next time. I cooked an additional 25 minutes at simmer to try and reduce the liquid, but even after cooling for 3 hours, I still had lots of runny liquid left. For me this is a work in progress.....I'll keep trying to get the right consistency. It is definitely not too hot. So I encourage others to keep the seeds....it is wonderful that way!
-
I made the Cowgirl Candy version, and my guests said to try at least the 1/2 cowgirl / 1/2 cowboy version since as delicious as it is, it can use more heat! We may ultimately go full cowboy on this one! I served this over a brick of cream cheese with my DH's favorite Wheat Thins crackers. We'll be making this again since it was such a BIG HIT! Thanks, 2Bleu! Made for PRMR Tag.
RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
2Bleu
Duncan, South Carolina
Original Zaaarite. Food lovers.
Lynnda passed away in March 2020. Her recipes live on here for everyone to enjoy and Rick continues the tradition. We will forever live together through our food. Live well. Eat well.?