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Sweet and Spicy Delight: Unlocking the Secrets of Pineapple Cowboy Candy

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A sweet and spicy treat made with diced pineapple, perfect for snacking or as a topping.

  • Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4-6 1x

Ingredients

Scale

Before you start cooking, let’s gather the ingredients. You’ll need:

  • 1 ripe pineapple, peeled and diced
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

These ingredients are simple and easy to find. You can even adjust the spice level to suit your taste. Exciting, right?

Instructions

  1. Peel and dice the pineapple into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Combine sugar, apple cider vinegar, crushed red pepper flakes, ground cinnamon, salt, and vanilla in a saucepan, then bring to a boil.
  3. Add the diced pineapple to the boiling mixture and stir gently.
  4. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Remove from heat and let cool for 2 hours to meld flavors.

Notes

  • Adjust the spice level by varying the amount of red pepper flakes.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 cup
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 30g
  • Sodium: 120mg
  • Fat: 0g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 37g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg