Description
Candied Pineapple Bites are a delightful treat that combines the tropical sweetness of ripe pineapple with a chewy, sugary coating. Each bite bursts with juicy flavor, offering a perfect balance of tartness and sweetness that dances on your palate.
Ingredients
- Pineapple: 1 medium ripe pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into bite-sized pieces
- Sugar: 2 cups granulated sugar
- Water: 1 cup
- Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: 1/4 teaspoon
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of water and 2 cups of sugar over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Add the pineapple pieces to the saucepan and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pineapple is tender and translucent.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer the pineapple pieces to a wire rack to cool and dry for about 2 hours.
- Once dried, roll the pineapple pieces in additional sugar to coat them evenly.
- Let the coated pineapple bites sit for another hour to set before serving.
Notes
- Make-ahead: These bites can be prepared up to a week in advance and stored in an airtight container.
- Storage: Keep in a cool, dry place to maintain their chewy texture.
- Substitutions: Use honey or agave syrup instead of sugar for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 25 grams
- Sodium: 5 milligrams
- Fat: 0 grams
- Saturated Fat: 0 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 0 grams
- Cholesterol: 0 milligrams
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