Description
Pineapple jam is a delightful way to preserve the bright, tropical flavor of fresh pineapples at home. This easy recipe captures the sweet and tangy essence of ripe pineapples, transforming them into a luscious spread perfect for toast, desserts, or even savory dishes. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a jar of sunshine that elevates your breakfast and adds a fruity twist to your favorite meals. Enjoy it straight from the jar or share it as a thoughtful gift—homemade pineapple jam is sure to bring joy to anyone’s palate!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups crushed pineapple (from one 3 lb pineapple)
- 1 1/2 to 2 cups sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the Pineapple: Peel, core, and coarsely chop the pineapple. Use a food processor to pulse until finely crushed.
- Combine Ingredients: In a jam pot or deep saucepan, mix the crushed pineapple with sugar (1/2 to 2/3 cup per cup of pineapple).
- Cook the Mixture: Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring regularly for about 25-30 minutes until thickened.
- Jar Your Jam: Ladle hot jam into sterilized jars, leaving about 1/4 inch headspace.
- Process (if canning): 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: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg