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Cowboy Candy (Candied Jalapeños over Cream Cheese)
45 minServes 8Nutri-Score D€
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45 min
45 minCowboy Candy (Candied Jalapeños over Cream Cheese)
what you need
Ingredients
jalapeños (sliced into rings)Produce500 g
brown sugarPantry200 g
apple cider vinegarPantry120 ml
waterOther60 ml
smoked paprikaSpices5 g
garlic powderSpices3 g
saltSpices3 g
cream cheese (softened)Dairy250 g
per serving
Nutrition
207kcal
- Carbs
- 27 g
- Proteins
- 2 g
- Fat
- 10 g
what you’ll use
Tools
Saucepan
Mixing bowl
Slotted spoon
step by step
Method
- Step 1
Slice the jalapeños
- Wash and slice the jalapeños into rings, keeping the seeds for extra heat.
- Step 2
Make the sweet and spicy syrup
- Combine the brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, water, smoked paprika, garlic powder and salt in a saucepan.
- Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
- Step 3
Candy the jalapeños
- Add the jalapeño rings to the syrup and simmer gently until they turn glossy and translucent.
- Stir occasionally so they cook evenly.
- Step 4
Spread the cream cheese
- Spread the softened cream cheese in an even layer over the bottom of a serving bowl or dish.
- Step 5
Pour over and serve
- Spoon the candied jalapeños and their syrup over the cream cheese.
- Serve warm or at room temperature with crackers or bread.