Pineapple Cowboy Candy
Pineapple Cowboy Candy is a sweet and spicy treat made from fresh pineapple, sugar, and a kick of heat from red pepper flakes. It’s perfect for snacking or as a unique topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 cups 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium fresh pineapple, peeled, cored, and diced
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- Fresh mint leaves (for garnish, optional)
- A pinch of cinnamon or allspice (optional)
- Chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the pineapple by peeling, coring, and dicing it into small pieces.
- In a large pot, combine the diced pineapple, granulated sugar, apple cider vinegar, red pepper flakes, and ground ginger.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently until the sugar dissolves.
- Reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 20-30 minutes, or until the pineapple is tender and the syrup thickens.
- Remove from heat and let it cool slightly before transferring to jars.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to control the spiciness.
- For a unique flavor, consider adding a pinch of cinnamon or allspice.
- Chopped nuts can be added for extra texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg