Description
Sweet meets heat in this tantalizing Pineapple Cowboy Candy recipe, where tropical fruit dances with spicy jalapeño peppers. Zesty candied pineapple chunks deliver a bold flavor punch that will instantly elevate your snacking and cooking game.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups fresh or canned pineapple chunks
- 1 lb (450g) jalapenos, sliced into rounds
- 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
Liquid Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) apple cider vinegar
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Combine sugar, apple cider vinegar, turmeric, ginger, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring until sugar completely dissolves.
- Gently introduce sliced jalapenos and pineapple chunks into the simmering liquid, maintaining a steady low bubbling for 10-15 minutes until peppers soften and syrup reaches a slightly thickened consistency.
- Carefully extract jalapenos and pineapple using a slotted spoon, transferring them into sterilized glass containers with approximately 1/2 inch of empty space at the top.
- Ladle the scorching hot syrup over the pepper and fruit mixture, ensuring complete submersion within the jars.
- Securely seal the jars and allow them to gradually cool to ambient room temperature.
- Refrigerate the preserved cowboy candy for a minimum of 24 hours, permitting the complex flavors to harmonize and intensify before serving.
Notes
- Adjust spice levels by reducing or increasing cayenne pepper for personal heat preferences.
- Select firm, fresh jalapeños and ripe pineapple chunks for the best texture and flavor combination.
- Wear gloves while slicing jalapeños to prevent skin irritation from capsaicin oils.
- Use this sweet-spicy condiment as a topping for tacos, grilled meats, sandwiches, or mix into salsa for added complexity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 195
- Sugar: 50 g
- Sodium: 3 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 51 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg