Description
Indulge in the tropical delight of this Easy Pineapple Jam Recipe, a quick and simple way to savor the sweet and tangy flavor of fresh pineapple. Perfect for breakfast spreads, delectable desserts, or enhancing savory dishes, this jam is both versatile and vibrant. Made without pectin, it comes together in under an hour, ensuring you can enjoy homemade goodness without the fuss. The natural sweetness of ripe pineapple shines through, making it an ideal accompaniment for toast, grilled meats, or even a delightful topping for yogurt and pastries. Elevate your culinary creations with this charming preserve that captures the essence of summer in every jar.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ripe pineapple (peeled, cored, and chopped)
- 1 cup water
- 1.5–2 cups sugar (to taste)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Optional: cinnamon or fresh ginger
Instructions
- In a blender or food processor, pulse chopped pineapple until shredded (avoid a smoothie texture).
- In a saucepan, combine pulsed pineapple, water, sugar (start with 1.5 cups), and lemon juice. Add cinnamon if desired.
- Heat on low until sugar dissolves; then bring to a boil while stirring.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 40-50 minutes until thickened, stirring frequently.
- Adjust sweetness and consistency as needed before cooling completely in jars.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Saucepan
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg