Description
Pineapple Cowboy Candy is a bold sweet-heat preserve made with juicy pineapple simmered in a spicy vinegar syrup. This tropical twist on classic cowboy candy is perfect for snacks, appetizers, and pantry gifting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 fresh pineapple, peeled and sliced
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Peel the pineapple and slice into 1/2-inch rings or chunks. Set aside.
- In a large pot, combine sugar, apple cider vinegar, red pepper flakes, cinnamon, ginger, and salt.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
- Add pineapple pieces and reduce heat to a simmer.
- Cook for 10–15 minutes until pineapple is tender and translucent.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Spoon pineapple and syrup into sterilized jars and seal.
- Cool completely before refrigerating or processing for long-term storage.
Notes
Adjust red pepper flakes to control heat. Use ripe pineapple for best flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Preserves
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: pineapple cowboy candy, spicy pineapple, sweet heat preserve, candied pineapple, cowboy candy variation