Description
A delightful blend of sweet and spicy pineapple chunks in a luscious syrup, perfect as a standalone treat or a topping for various dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh pineapple chunks
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Create the syrup: In a large mixing bowl, combine sugar, apple cider vinegar, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt. Whisk until smooth.
- Fold in the pineapple chunks, ensuring they are coated with the syrup.
- Cook the mixture in a saucepan over medium heat for 10-15 minutes, stirring frequently, until syrup thickens.
- Cool and store in a sterilized jar and refrigerate for a few hours to develop flavors.
Notes
Try adding a splash of rum or lime zest for a personalized twist. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg