Description
Pineapple Cowboy Candy is a sweet and spicy treat made with diced pineapple cooked in a mixture of sugar, apple cider vinegar, red pepper flakes, and ginger. This delightful dish can be served as a side or garnish to add a kick to your favorite meals.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 medium fresh pineapple, peeled, cored, and diced
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
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Optional Garnish:
- Fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- Prepare the Pineapple: Peel, core, and dice the fresh pineapple.
- Cook the Ingredients: In a saucepan, combine diced pineapple, sugar, apple cider vinegar, red pepper flakes, and ground ginger.
- Simmer: Cook the mixture over low heat until the pineapple is tender and the liquid thickens.
- Cool and Garnish: Let the cowboy candy cool before serving, and garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.
Notes
- You can adjust the spiciness of the cowboy candy by adding more or less red pepper flakes.
- This dish can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg