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Pineapple Cowboy Candy

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🍍 Pineapple Cowboy Candy offers a perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors, making it a versatile and delicious condiment.
🌶️ This quick recipe is ideal for adding a burst of flavor to grilled meats, tacos, or cheese platters, enhancing your dishes with minimal effort.

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: About 3 cups

Ingredients

– 1 fresh pineapple, cut into bite-sized cubes Provides natural sweetness and tropical flavor

– 3 fresh jalapeños, thinly sliced (remove seeds for milder heat) Delivers the signature spicy kick

– 1.5 inch fresh ginger, finely chopped or thinly sliced Adds a zesty, warm note that complements the pineapple

– 2 cups apple cider vinegar Brings tanginess and acts as a preservative, enhancing the overall flavor

– 2 cups water Helps create the syrup base for simmering

– 1 cup white granulated sugar (adjust based on pineapple sweetness) Balances acidity and aids in preservation

– 1 tablespoon black mustard seeds Adds a subtle crunch and depth to the mix

– 1 tablespoon chili flakes Boosts the heat level for that spicy edge

– ½ teaspoon salt Enhances overall flavor and helps balance the sweetness

Instructions

1-First: gather and prepare all ingredients by dicing the pineapple and slicing the jalapeños and ginger.

2-Combine the apple cider vinegar, water, ginger, black mustard seeds, chili flakes, white granulated sugar, and salt in a heavy-bottomed pan.

3-Bring the mixture to a boil and stir until the sugar dissolves completely.

4-Add the pineapple cubes and jalapeño slices, then simmer for 10 minutes until the liquid reduces slightly and the fruit softens.

5-Adjust sweetness if needed by adding more sugar, based on the pineapple’s natural sweetness.

6-Pour the hot mixture into a clean, airtight jar and let it cool completely before storing in the refrigerator.

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Notes

🍍 Use fresh pineapple for the best texture and flavor.
🌶️ Remove jalapeño seeds to control spiciness according to preference.
🍯 Apple cider vinegar enhances the flavor, though white vinegar can be used as a substitute.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Condiment
  • Method: Simmering
  • Cuisine: Southern-inspired
  • Diet: Vegan

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
  • Calories: 35
  • Sugar: 8 g
  • Fat: 0 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 8 g
  • Protein: 0 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg