Welcome to our latest blog post! Today, we’re diving into a delightful and refreshing homemade jam recipe that will transport your taste buds to a tropical paradise. This Tropical Pineapple Jam is perfect for spreading on toast, adding to your favorite desserts, or even using as a glaze for savory dishes. Let’s get started!
Ingredients
To make this delicious jam, you’ll need the following ingredients:
- 1 pineapple, peeled, cored, and chopped into ~1-2 inch pieces
- 1 cup water
- 1.5-2 cups sugar (to taste)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (from ½ lemon)
- Optional: a few pinches of cinnamon or a few slices of fresh ginger (to taste)
Directions
Step 1: Prepare the Pineapple
- In a large blender or food processor, pulse the chopped pineapple until it is roughly shredded. You might need to do this in 2-3 batches. Be careful not to turn it into a smoothie!
Step 2: Combine Ingredients
- In a small to medium saucepan, combine the pulsed pineapple with the rest of the ingredients. Heat on low until all the sugar melts. Start with 1.5 cups of sugar, and you can always add more later if needed. If you’re using cinnamon, add it now (save the ginger for later if you want to add ginger).
Step 3: Adjust Flavor and Consistency
- Adjust the flavor and consistency of the jam as follows:
- Add more sugar and/or cinnamon if desired.
- If the jam is too thick, add more water.
- If it is too watery, simmer longer until it reaches the desired consistency.
Step 4: Cool and Store
- Allow the jam to cool to room temperature. Transfer it to clean jars, cap them, and enjoy!
- Store this jam in the refrigerator for up to 3 months.
Additional Tips
- Cinnamon and Ginger: These optional ingredients can add a unique flavor twist to your jam. If you like a hint of spice, consider adding a few slices of fresh ginger during the cooking process and then removing them before storing the jam.
- Serving Suggestions: This tropical pineapple jam pairs wonderfully with a variety of foods. Try it on toast, as a topping for pancakes or waffles, mixed into yogurt, or even as a glaze for grilled tofu or tempeh.
Nutritional Information
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cooking Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Calories: 120 kcal per serving
- Servings: 10 servings
We hope you enjoy making and savoring this Tropical Pineapple Jam as much as we do. It’s a sweet, tangy, and versatile treat that’s sure to become a favorite in your kitchen. Happy cooking!
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Tropical Pineapple Jam
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 10 1x
Ingredients
1 pineapple peeled, cored, and chopped into ~1-2 inch pieces
1 cup water
1.5–2 cups sugar to taste
1 tablespoon lemon juice (from ½ lemon)
Optional: a few pinches of cinnamon or few slices of fresh ginger to taste
Instructions
In a large blender or food processor, pulse the chopped pineapple until it is roughly shredded. You might need to do this in 2-3 batches. Be careful not to turn it into a smoothie!
Combine the pulsed pineapple and the rest of the ingredients in a small/medium saucepan and heat on low until all the sugar melts (start with 1.5 cups sugar, you can always add more later). Add cinnamon, if using (save the ginger for later if you want to add ginger).
Adjust flavor/consistency: Add more sugar and/or cinnamon if desired. Add more water if it is too thick, or simmer longer if it is too watery.
Allow to cool to room temperature, transfer to clean jars, cap, and enjoy!
Store this jam in the refrigerator for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 120