Description
Homemade tropical pineapple jam delivers sweet island flavors with minimal ingredients. Brazilian cooks perfected this simple spread for breakfast toast and dessert garnishes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pineapple (peeled, cored, and chopped into 1–2 inch pieces)
- 1.5–2 cups (340–450 g) sugar
- 1 cup (240 ml) water
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) lemon juice
- pinches of cinnamon (optional)
- slices of fresh ginger (optional)
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) lemon juice (from ½ lemon)
Instructions
- Preparation: Roughly chop pineapple into chunks, then pulse in a blender or food processor until shredded, avoiding creating a smooth puree. Process in multiple batches if necessary to maintain desired texture.
- Cooking: Combine shredded pineapple and sugar in a saucepan, heating on low temperature while stirring gently. Incorporate ground cinnamon to elevate flavor complexity. Monitor mixture closely, adjusting consistency by adding water if too thick or continuing to simmer if too runny.
- Flavor Refinement: Taste and fine-tune sweetness by incrementally adding sugar. Experiment with additional cinnamon or grated fresh ginger to create a more nuanced flavor profile.
- Cooling and Setting: Remove from heat and allow jam to cool completely at room temperature, which helps concentrate flavors and achieve proper consistency.
- Storage: Carefully transfer cooled jam into sanitized glass jars with secure lids. Refrigerate immediately and consume within 3 months to maintain optimal freshness and taste quality.
Notes
- Chop Precisely: Cut pineapple into uniform chunks to ensure consistent texture and even cooking throughout the jam.
- Monitor Sugar Carefully: Add sugar gradually and taste frequently to prevent over-sweetening and maintain the natural pineapple flavor.
- Control Consistency Wisely: Adjust liquid by adding small water amounts or continuing to simmer, ensuring the jam reaches perfect spreadable thickness.
- Store Safely: Use sterilized glass jars and refrigerate immediately to maximize jam’s shelf life and preserve its vibrant tropical taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Breakfast, Desserts
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg