Johnny Jalapeno's Cowboy Candy

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

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

Recipe

• 1 place all ingredients into a small saucepan and cook over medium heat until boiling.
• 2 reduce temperature to low and simmer 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally until liquid is reduced by about half.
• 3 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.
• 4 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.