Peach Cowboy Candy

Makes ~2 cups

25 min

A spiced peach-jalapeño preserve with a sweet-hot syrup; jalapeños and peaches simmered with vinegar and mustard seeds, then jarred with a reduced glaze.

140 g sliced jalapeños	Combine in saucepan, bring to light boil	Simmer 5 min until jalapeños soften & crinkle	Transfer solids to jar with slotted spoon, drain	Simmer syrup 8–10 min until wrinkle test passes	Cool, pour syrup over solids, chill to room temp
1 small peach, diced (3-4 oz / 85-115 g)
200 g granulated sugar
120 ml apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon yellow or brown mustard seeds
1/4 teaspoon celery seeds
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
pinch of powdered ginger (optional)

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