Description
Tropical Pineapple Jam brings sunshine to breakfast tables with its golden sweetness. Homemade from ripe Caribbean pineapples, this silky spread delivers pure island flavor that turns morning toast into a delightful culinary escape you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pineapple (peeled, cored, and chopped into 1–2 inch pieces)
- 1.5–2 cups sugar
- 1 cup water
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Optional: a few pinches of cinnamon
- Optional: a few slices of fresh ginger
Acidic Component:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) lemon juice (from ½ lemon)
Instructions
- Prepare the pineapple by roughly chopping it into chunks and transfer to a large blender or food processor. Pulse the fruit intermittently until it reaches a shredded consistency, being cautious not to create a smooth puree. You may need to process the pineapple in 2-3 separate batches to maintain the desired texture.
- Select a small or medium saucepan and combine the shredded pineapple with sugar, starting with . Heat the mixture on low temperature, stirring gently to ensure the sugar dissolves completely. Optional: incorporate ground cinnamon at this stage for enhanced flavor depth.
- Carefully monitor the jam’s consistency and taste. If the mixture appears too thick, gradually add small amounts of water (30 milliliters or 1 fluid ounce) to achieve desired smoothness. Conversely, if it seems too runny, continue simmering to reduce liquid content.
- Taste and adjust sweetness by adding more sugar in small increments. Enhance flavor profile with additional cinnamon or optional grated fresh ginger for complexity.
- Remove the jam from heat and allow it to cool completely to room temperature. This cooling process will help the jam set and develop a more concentrated flavor.
- Transfer the cooled jam into clean, sterilized glass jars with tight-fitting lids. Refrigerate immediately and consume within 3 months for optimal freshness and taste.
Notes
- Perfectly shred pineapple in batches to avoid turning it into a smooth puree, maintaining delightful texture.
- Start with less sugar and gradually adjust sweetness to create a balanced, customized jam that suits your taste.
- Experiment with warm spices like cinnamon or ginger to elevate the tropical flavor profile and add depth.
- Low and slow heating helps dissolve sugar smoothly and prevents burning, ensuring a silky jam consistency.
- Cool jam completely before storing in clean, sealed jars to maximize freshness and prevent bacterial growth.
- Refrigerate jam for up to three months, enjoying its vibrant tropical essence as a spread or dessert topping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Breakfast, Desserts
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 4 servings.
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 45 g
- Sodium: 2 mg
- Fat: 0.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 0.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg