Description
This pineapple cowboy candy is sweet, tangy, and just spicy enough to wake up your taste buds. Perfect for grilling, gifting, or snacking straight from the jar.
Ingredients
1 medium fresh pineapple, peeled, cored, and diced
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
¾ cup apple cider vinegar
1 ½ tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
½ tsp ground ginger
Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
1. Dice the pineapple into small, even chunks.
2. In a saucepan, combine sugar, vinegar, red pepper flakes, and ginger. Bring to a simmer until sugar dissolves.
3. Add pineapple. Simmer for 15–20 minutes until syrup thickens.
4. Spoon mixture into sterilized jars, leaving ¼-inch headspace.
5. Seal jars and process in a water bath for 10 minutes, or cool and refrigerate.
6. Let jars sit 24 hours before using for best flavor.
Notes
Use more or less chili depending on your heat preference.
Try adding jalapeños or cinnamon for a twist.
Store refrigerated for up to 3 months or canned for 1 year.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Preserves
- Method: Stovetop, Canning
- Cuisine: Southern, Summer
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg