Description
Pineapple Cowboy Candy is a delightful fusion of sweet and spicy that elevates any gathering. This vibrant treat features juicy pineapple chunks enveloped in a luscious sugary glaze, complemented by the kick of jalapeños. Perfect for summer barbecues or movie nights, this candy is not only easy to make but also a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Once you taste the tangy-sweet goodness, you’ll be dreaming of your next batch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh jalapeños, sliced
- 2 cups fresh pineapple, diced
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup cider vinegar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Wash jalapeños and remove seeds for less heat. Dice pineapple into bite-sized pieces.
- In a saucepan, combine sugar, cider vinegar, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper. Heat over medium until sugar dissolves.
- Add jalapeños and simmer for 10 minutes until tender yet crunchy.
- Gently fold in pineapple and let soak in syrup for an additional 5-7 minutes.
- Cool slightly, then transfer to clean jars and refrigerate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Saucepan
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg