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Sweet & Spicy Cranberry Jalapeño Cowboy Candy

Sweet & Spicy Cranberry Jalapeño Cowboy Candy Bliss

Sweet & Spicy Cranberry Jalapeño Cowboy Candy is a delightful fusion of tart cranberries and zesty jalapeños, perfect as an appetizer or gift.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 10 jars
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Candy
  • 2 cups Fresh Cranberries provides a delightful tartness
  • 2 whole Jalapeño Peppers sliced, seeds removed for less heat
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar sweetens the mix
  • ½ cup Apple Cider Vinegar gives tangy depth
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon infuses warmth
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Ginger adds earthy zest
  • ¼ teaspoon Ground Cloves enriches with fragrance
  • ¼ teaspoon Ground Nutmeg rounds out spices
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt balances flavors
  • ½ cup Water helps dissolve the sugar

Equipment

  • large saucepan
  • sterilized glass jars
  • funnel

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Rinse and prepare the cranberries, removing any damaged ones.
  2. Slice the jalapeños thinly and set aside.
  3. In a large saucepan, mix sugar, vinegar, and water, heating until sugar dissolves.
  4. Add cranberries and jalapeños to the syrup once it simmers, stirring well.
  5. Stir in spices and salt, continuing to simmer until the mixture thickens.
  6. Allow the mixture to cool for about 10 minutes.
  7. Pour into sterilized jars, leaving space at the top.
  8. Cool jars to room temperature before sealing.
  9. Refrigerate for at least 24 hours for best flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1jarCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 38gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin C: 15mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure to use fresh ingredients for the best flavor and refrigerate for optimal taste development.

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