Description
Candied Pineapple Bites are a delightful sweet treat made from fresh pineapple, coated in sugar and spiced with a hint of cayenne and ginger.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups diced pineapple
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- Pinch of salt
- Additional granulated sugar for coating
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, combine diced pineapple, granulated sugar, apple cider vinegar, turmeric, cayenne pepper, ginger, and salt.
- Stir the mixture well to coat the pineapple evenly.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently until the sugar dissolves.
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 45–60 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the syrup thickens and becomes glossy.
- Remove the pan from heat and let it cool slightly.
- Use a slotted spoon to transfer the candied pineapple pieces onto a wire rack placed over a baking sheet. Allow them to dry for 1–2 hours until tacky.
- Roll the tacky pineapple pieces in additional granulated sugar to coat.
- Place coated pieces on parchment paper and allow them to set completely before storing.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Adjust the level of cayenne pepper according to your desired spiciness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg