Pineapple Cowboy Candy
Sweet, spicy, and smoky, Pineapple Cowboy Candy is a surprisingly addictive treat! Candied pineapple is infused with chili and spices for a uniquely delicious snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 20-25 rings
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 fresh pineapple, peeled, cored, and sliced into 1/4-inch thick rings
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more, to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 225°F (107°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large saucepan, combine sugar, water, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, chili powder, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, and salt. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
- Add pineapple rings to the saucepan. Simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until pineapple is slightly translucent and syrup has thickened slightly, flipping the rings halfway through.
- Remove pineapple rings from the syrup and place them in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 1-1.5 hours, flipping the rings every 30 minutes, until they are slightly dried and sticky.
- Remove from oven and let cool completely on the baking sheet. The pineapple will become more chewy as it cools.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
Notes
Serve Pineapple Cowboy Candy as a snack, appetizer, or as a unique topping for burgers or grilled meats. For a sweeter candy, reduce the amount of cayenne pepper.
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