Description
A delightful balance of sweet and spicy, this cowboy candy is made with fresh jalapeños and dried cranberries, creating a unique and memorable treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh jalapeños, diced
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Prepare the jalapeños by washing them thoroughly and removing the stems. Dice them finely, keeping some seeds for an extra kick if desired.
- Mix your ingredients in a medium saucepan: combine the chopped jalapeños, dried cranberries, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and sea salt. Stir well until everything is combined.
- Cook it down by bringing this mixture to a simmer over medium heat. Lower the heat and let it simmer gently for about 10-15 minutes.
- Cool down by removing the saucepan from heat once you’ve reached the perfect consistency.
- Jar it by transferring your Sweet & Spicy Cranberry Jalapeño Cowboy Candy into clean, sterilized jars.
- Serve and enjoy! This candy is best served chilled over cream cheese, on crackers, or as a colorful addition to holiday cheeseboards.
Notes
Experiment by adding minced garlic for extra flavor or preparing in a slow cooker for a hands-off approach.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cowboy candy, sweet and spicy, jalapeño, cranberry, condiment, appetizer, southern recipe