Description

Learn how to make delicious candied pineapple at home with this simple recipe. Sweet and chewy, these candied pineapple pieces are perfect for snacking or adding to desserts.

Ingredients

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Ingredients for Candied Pineapple:

1 fresh pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into small chunks
2 cups sugar
1 cup water
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp salt

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Instructions

Prepare the Pineapple: Start by peeling, coring, and cutting the fresh pineapple into small chunks.
Make the Sugar Syrup: Ia medium saucepan, combine sugar, water, vanilla extract, and salt. Heat over medium heat until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Cook the Pineapple: Add the pineapple chunks to the sugar syrup. Simmer over low heat for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally, until the pineapple is translucent and the syrup is thick.
Cool and Enjoy: Remove the candied pineapple from the heat and let it cool. Once cooled, you can enjoy the candied pineapple immediately or store it in an airtight container for later.

Notes

You can customize the flavor by adding spices like cinnamon or ginger to the sugar syrup.
Make sure to stir the pineapple occasionally while simmering to ensure even coating with the syrup.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 ounce
Calories: 90
Sugar: 20g
Sodium: 5mg
Fat: 0g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Unsaturated Fat: 0g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 23g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg