Description
Pineapple jam is a vibrant, tropical delight that brings the taste of summer to your breakfast table. This homemade spread is incredibly easy to make and requires just two simple ingredients: fresh crushed pineapple and sugar. Perfect for slathering on toast, adding to yogurt, or using as a filling in pastries, this jam captures the essence of sunny days while offering a fresh flavor without preservatives. Whether you’re looking to brighten up your brunch menu or craft a unique gift for friends and family, this pineapple jam is sure to impress. Follow this simple recipe to create a batch that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
- 3 cups crushed pineapple (fresh or canned)
- 1.5 to 2 cups sugar
Instructions
- Prepare your pineapple by peeling, coring, and chopping it into chunks. Use a food processor to crush the pineapple until very fine but not pureed.
- In a jam pot or deep saucepan, combine the crushed pineapple with sugar (1/2 to 2/3 cup of sugar per cup of pineapple).
- Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, stirring constantly for about 25-30 minutes until thickened.
- Ladle the hot jam into sterilized jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace at the top.
- For long-term storage, process in a water bath canner for approximately 10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon (20g)
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Choose ripe pineapples for optimal sweetness. Adjust sugar according to taste preference. Ensure all jars are properly sterilized before use.