Description
Cranberry Jalapeño Cowboy Candy is a delightful sweet and spicy treat made from fresh cranberries and jalapeños, perfect as a condiment or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup sliced fresh jalapeños
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Combine granulated sugar and water in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until sugar is fully dissolved.
- Add fresh cranberries and sliced jalapeños to the saucepan. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, allowing cranberries to burst.
- Stir in apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Mix thoroughly to integrate all flavors.
- Continue to simmer the mixture for an additional 5 minutes to concentrate the flavors.
- Remove saucepan from heat and allow the mixture to cool to room temperature. Transfer contents to glass jars and seal tightly.
- Refrigerate jars for at least 24 hours before serving to allow flavors to fully develop.
Notes
- For a milder version, use fewer jalapeños.
- Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Condiments
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg