Pineapple Cowboy Candy Recipe
This Pineapple Cowboy Candy Recipe transforms fresh pineapple into amazing sweet and spicy treats.
Equipment
- Large heavy-bottomed saucepan
- Wooden Spoon
- Sharp knife
- Cutting Board
- Mason jars
- Fine mesh strainer
Ingredients
- 1 fresh pineapple peeled and diced
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 jalapeño peppers sliced thin
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Cut pineapple into small uniform pieces.
- Combine sugar and vinegar in large saucepan.
- Heat mixture over medium heat until bubbling.
- Add diced pineapple to the hot syrup.
- Stir in jalapeños and red pepper flakes.
- Add salt and mix everything together well.
- Simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat when syrup thickens properly.
- Cool completely before storing in clean jars.
Notes
- Choose ripe but firm pineapple for best texture
- Adjust jalapeños based on your heat preference
- Sterilize jars properly for longer storage life
- Let candy cool completely before final storage
- Store in refrigerator for up to three weeks