Description
Pineapple Cowboy Candy delivers a perfectly balanced blend of sweet pineapple, fiery red pepper flakes, and zesty apple cider vinegar in a tangy syrup. This unique condiment features fresh pineapple simmered with sugar, ginger, and spices, creating a versatile topping ideal for tacos, burgers, cheese boards, or snacking. Chilling for 24 hours enhances its bold, spicy-sweet flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 medium fresh pineapple, peeled, cored, and diced
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- Fresh mint leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Peel, core, and dice the fresh pineapple into small chunks.
- In a medium saucepan, combine granulated sugar, apple cider vinegar, red pepper flakes, and ground ginger.
- Stir well and bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat.
- Add the pineapple chunks, stirring to coat them in the syrup.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Remove saucepan from heat and let cool for 30 minutes.
- If desired, stir in fresh mint leaves.
- Transfer the pineapple and syrup mixture to sterilized jars.
- Seal jars tightly and refrigerate for at least 24 hours before serving.
Notes
For substitutions, use canned pineapple (drained), brown sugar for a deeper sweetness, or white vinegar in place of apple cider vinegar. To reduce heat, lower red pepper flakes; to intensify, add a pinch of cayenne. Store tightly sealed in the fridge for up to two weeks. If syrup is too thin, simmer longer; if too thick, add a splash of water. Always use sterilized jars for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 0.2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg