✓ Ingredients:
– 2 large pineapples, peeled, cored, and sliced into rings
– 1 cup apple cider vinegar
– 2 cups water
– 2 cups honey
– 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
– 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
– 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
– 1 teaspoon salt
– Fresh rosemary sprigs (optional, for garnish)
✓ Instructions:
1. **Prepare the Pineapple:**
1. Peel, core, and slice the pineapples into rings. Set aside.
2. **Make the Syrup:**
1. In a large pot, combine the apple cider vinegar, water, honey, minced ginger, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and salt.
2. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally.
3. **Cook the Pineapple:**
1. Add the pineapple rings to the pot and reduce the heat to medium-low.
2. Simmer the pineapple rings in the syrup for about 30 minutes, until they are tender and infused with the spicy-sweet syrup.
4. **Jar the Pineapple:**
1. Using tongs, carefully transfer the pineapple rings to sterilized jars, layering them neatly.
2. Pour the hot syrup over the pineapple rings, ensuring they are fully submerged. If desired, add a sprig of fresh rosemary to each jar for additional flavor and garnish.
3. Seal the jars with sterilized lids and let them cool to room temperature.
5. **Store and Serve:**
1. Once cooled, store the jars in the refrigerator. Allow the pineapple rings to marinate in the syrup for at least 24 hours before serving to enhance the flavor.
2. Serve the Pineapple Cowboy Candy as a sweet and spicy treat, perfect for snacking, as a condiment, or as a unique addition to your favorite dishes.
Enjoy your homemade Pineapple Cowboy Candy!