Candied Jalapenos

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 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

Recipe

• 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.