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Candied Jalapenos
 
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 30 Minutes
Servings: 6
Serve this over cream cheese, with crackers. add to burgers, pimento cheese.
Ingredients:
4 lbs fresh jalapeno peppers, sliced
2 lbs onions, diced
1/2 cup vinegar
1/2 cup water
6 -8 cups sugar
2 tablespoons mustard seeds
1 teaspoon turmeric
2 teaspoons celery seeds (optional)
1 fresh garlic clove (1 per jar)
1 teaspoon ginger
Directions:
1. Slice Jalapenos into thin slices and dice onions (I would suggest a pair of rubber gloves for handling jalapenos, personal experience, do not touch your face!).
2. Place in pan with water and vinegar, bring to a boil, reduce heat & simmer about 2 mim. (do not breath fumes) .
3. Pour off most of the water vinegar mixture, add the sugar and spices.
4. Bring to soft candy temperature to completely dissolve sugar about another 10 minute
5. Place boiling mixture into jars, leaving 1/4 inch head space.
6. Adjust caps.
7. Water bath 5 min to insure a good seal.
8. *note: if you like the peppers a little crisp, boil mixture and add peppers at the end.
By RecipeOfHealth.com