Description
Homemade pineapple jam is a sweet and tangy delight that elevates your breakfast, snacks, or desserts. This Easy Pineapple Jam Recipe can be prepared in under an hour, making it a quick and satisfying treat. With its vibrant flavor, this versatile jam is perfect for spreading on toast, enhancing your favorite yogurt, or glazing grilled meats. Made with fresh ingredients and free from preservatives, this jam not only satisfies your sweet tooth but also impresses friends and family with its homemade charm. Customize it with spices like cinnamon or ginger to add a unique twist. Enjoy the taste of summer all year round with this delightful spread!
Ingredients
- 1 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
- Blend the chopped pineapple in a blender until shredded.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the blended pineapple with water, sugar (starting at 1.5 cups), lemon juice, and optional spices.
- Heat the mixture over low heat until the sugar dissolves; then bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 40-50 minutes, stirring frequently until thickened.
- Taste and adjust sweetness if necessary before allowing it to cool before transferring to jars.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons / 30g
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Use ripe pineapples for the best flavor. Feel free to mix in other fruits for added variety. Ensure jars are clean for proper storage.