Description
Pineapple jam is a vibrant, tropical delight that encapsulates the essence of summer in every jar. This easy-to-make homemade jam uses fresh pineapples to create a sweet spread perfect for enhancing breakfast, desserts, or even savory dishes. With just a few simple ingredients and quick preparation steps, you can enjoy the bright flavors of pineapple year-round. This recipe is not only quick and versatile but also allows you to control the sweetness, making it a wholesome alternative to store-bought options.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups crushed pineapple (from one 3 lb pineapple)
- 1 1/2 to 2 cups sugar
Instructions
- Prepare your pineapple by peeling, coring, and coarsely chopping it. Use a food processor to crush until finely chopped but not pureed.
- In a jam pot or deep saucepan, combine the crushed pineapple with sugar (1/2 to 2/3 cup sugar per cup of crushed pineapple).
- Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat while stirring constantly. Cook for approximately 25-30 minutes until thickened.
- Ladle hot jam into sterilized jars, leaving about 1/4 inch headspace. If preserving, process in a water bath canner for 10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg