To candy anything, start with simple syrup, water : sugar 1 to 1. Simmer over low heat (crockpot works great) until reduced by 1/3 and thin syrup consistancy. Add seeded ripe chiles - cut a slit in one side and remove the seeds. continue to cook over low heat for 2 hours. Remove 1 to test, drain on a rack, when cool roll in granulated sugar. You can add orange peel or lemon peel to "tweak" the flavor. You can also candy dried peppers. Like the piquins - The original Red Hots candies. -- Andie Paysinger & the PENDRAGON Basenjis,Teafer,Cheesy,Singer & Player asenji@earthlink.net So. Calif. USA "In the face of adversity, be patient, in the face of a basenji, be prudent, be canny, be on your guard!" http://home.earthlink.net/~asenji/