Ah, pineapple jam—sweet, tropical, and perfect on toast, biscuits, or even in desserts. Here’s a simple, homemade recipe:
Pineapple Jam Recipe
(Makes about 2 cups)
Ingredients
- 1 fresh pineapple, peeled, cored, and chopped (about 4 cups)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp grated lemon zest (optional, adds brightness)
- ½ tsp ground ginger (optional, for a slight zing)
Instructions
- Prepare the pineapple
- Chop the pineapple into small pieces. For a smoother jam, you can also pulse it a few times in a food processor.
- Cook the jam
- In a large saucepan, combine pineapple, sugar, lemon juice, and zest/ginger if using.
- Let it sit for 10–15 minutes so the pineapple releases some juice.
- Simmer
- Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar dissolves.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer gently, stirring often, for 30–40 minutes.
- The jam is ready when it thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
- Cool and store
- Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- Transfer to sterilized jars and store in the fridge for up to 2–3 weeks.
💡 Tips:
- For a completely smooth jam, use an immersion blender after cooking.
- You can adjust sweetness by reducing sugar to 1 ½ cups if your pineapple is very ripe.
- For longer storage, you can process the jars in a hot water bath for 10 minutes to make it shelf-stable.
If you want, I can also give a quick 15-minute stovetop version that’s softer and spreadable immediately—perfect if you’re craving jam fast.
Do you want me to do that?
