Description
A delightful blend of tart cranberries and fiery jalapeños creates a unique candy perfect for holiday gatherings, enhancing cheese boards and grilled meats.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cranberries (fresh or frozen)
- 3–4 fresh jalapeños, sliced
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of ground clove or allspice (optional)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on your countertop.
- Wearing gloves, remove the stems and slice the jalapeños, removing seeds if desired.
- In a medium saucepan, combine cranberries, sliced jalapeños, sugar, and apple cider vinegar over medium heat.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes until cranberries soften.
- Add minced garlic and spices, letting it simmer for another 5-7 minutes.
- Check the consistency; if too runny, cook a minute longer.
- Transfer into sterilized jars while warm and seal once cooled.
- Let sit for at least 24 hours before enjoying for best flavor.
Notes
For a milder version, use bell peppers instead of jalapeños. Feel free to experiment with additional fruits or flavors like orange zest.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cowboy candy, cranberry jalapeño, spicy condiment, holiday recipe