Description
Pineapple Cowboy Candy is a sweet and tangy treat made from candied pineapple infused with spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups diced pineapple
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, combine the diced pineapple, sugar, apple cider vinegar, turmeric, cayenne pepper, ginger, and salt. Stir everything together to mix evenly.
- Place the saucepan over medium-high heat and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly to avoid burning. Once the mixture reaches a boil, reduce the heat to low.
- Let the mixture simmer on low heat for about 45-60 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens and becomes syrupy.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the mixture cool slightly.
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer the candied pineapple pieces to a wire rack set over a baking sheet to cool and dry. The pieces should become slightly tacky but not too wet.
- Once the pineapple pieces have cooled and become slightly tacky, roll them in additional sugar to coat evenly.
- Place the coated pineapple pieces on a parchment-lined baking sheet to set and dry further.
- Store the finished Pineapple Cowboy Candy in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.
Notes
- Make sure to stir the mixture constantly while boiling to prevent it from burning.
- The syrup can also be adjusted by adding more or less sugar according to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Candy
- Method: Candying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ounce
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg