Description
Pineapple jam is a vibrant and refreshing way to capture the essence of tropical pineapples in your kitchen. This delightful spread adds a burst of sweetness to your morning toast, enhances desserts, and can be used creatively in various dishes. With its bright color and luscious flavor, homemade pineapple jam not only elevates your meals but also makes for a thoughtful gift. Made with just a couple of ingredients, this recipe is perfect for both beginners and experienced cooks alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups crushed pineapple (from one 3 lb pineapple)
- 1 1/2 to 2 cups sugar
Instructions
- Begin by peeling, coring, and chopping the pineapple into chunks. Use a food processor to crush the chunks until they are finely chopped but not pureed.
- Pour the crushed pineapple into a jam pot or deep saucepan. Add between 1/2 to 2/3 cup sugar per cup of crushed pineapple based on your preferred sweetness level.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, stirring continuously to prevent scorching. Cook for about 25 to 30 minutes until the mixture thickens.
- Carefully ladle the hot jam into sterilized jars, leaving about 1/4 inch headspace at the top.
- If canning for long-term storage, process in a water bath canner for 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: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg