Description
Pineapple Cowboy Candy is a sweet and spicy preserve made from fresh pineapple and jalapeño peppers simmered in a tangy syrup of apple cider vinegar, sugar, and lemon juice. This flavorful condiment is perfect for adding a kick to sandwiches, cheese boards, or grilled meats.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 3 cups diced fresh pineapple
- 1 cup thinly sliced jalapeño peppers
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare the syrup: In a medium saucepan, combine apple cider vinegar, granulated sugar, and lemon juice. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly until the sugar completely dissolves.
- Simmer the syrup: Lower the heat and let the syrup simmer gently for 5 minutes to thicken slightly and develop flavor.
- Add pineapple and jalapeños: Stir in the diced pineapple and thinly sliced jalapeño peppers gently to evenly coat them in the syrup.
- Cook the candy: Continue to simmer on low heat for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the jalapeños soften and the pineapple absorbs the syrup’s flavor.
- Cool the mixture: Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly to room temperature.
- Store properly: Transfer the Pineapple Cowboy Candy into sterilized jars or airtight containers. Refrigerate and allow the flavors to meld; it will keep fresh for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
- Use gloves when slicing jalapeños to prevent skin irritation from the capsaicin.
- Pineapple cowboy candy pairs well with cream cheese, crackers, grilled meats, and burgers.
- Make sure jars or containers are sterilized to extend shelf life.
- For a milder version, remove seeds from jalapeños before slicing.
- This recipe makes about 2 cups of cowboy candy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Condiment, Preserve
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American, Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
