Candied Spicy Peppers

If you like sweet and spicy, you will love these candied peppers with a big kick! 

1 lb peppers, cut into 1/4" slices, green & red jalapenos, banana peppers, mini sweet peppers

1 head thinly sliced garlic

3 1/2 cups sugar

1 1/4 cups apple cider vinegar

1/4 tsp salt

 1 tbsp pickling spice

1 tsp chili powder

1 tsp smoked paprika

½ tsp red pepper flakes

 Place the peppers and garlic in a bowl and stir to combine.

 In a large saucepan bring sugar, vinegar and seasonings to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 5 minutes.

Meanwhile, pack the pepper mix into two hot, one-pint jars to within 1/2" of the top.

Ladle hot liquid over pepper mixture, leaving 1/2" head room, remove air bubbles and top off liquid if needed.

 Wipe rims, center lids and screw on bands until finger-tip tight.

Place jars into water bath canner with simmering water, making sure they are completely covered with 2 inches of water.

Bring to a boil, process Pint jars for 15 minutes or half-pint jars for 10 minutes.

Remove jars and cool.