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Cranberry Jalapeño Cowboy Candy

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A delightful blend of sweet and spicy flavors with cranberries and jalapeños, perfect as a condiment or appetizer.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Units Scale
  • Fresh cranberries: 2 cups
  • Sliced jalapeños: 1 cup
  • Apple cider vinegar: 1 cup
  • Sugar: 2 cups
  • Garlic powder: 1 tablespoon
  • Salt: 1 teaspoon

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine the apple cider vinegar, sugar, garlic powder, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat while stirring until the sugar fully dissolves.
  2. Add the fresh cranberries and sliced jalapeños to the bubbling mixture.
  3. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 10-15 minutes until the cranberries start to pop open and the mixture thickens.
  4. Once cooked, remove the saucepan from the heat and allow it to cool for about 15 minutes.
  5. Transfer the cowboy candy into jars for storage, and let it cool completely before sealing them.
  6. For serving, spread over cream cheese or use it as a condiment for various dishes.

Notes

Store in clean, sterilized jars in the fridge for up to a month.

  • Author: Sarah Mitchell
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Cooking
  • Cuisine: Southern
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 45g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 0g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 66g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg