Easy homemade pineapple preserves only need 2 simple ingredients, fresh pineapples and sugar. No canning and No pectin required. Great refrigerator jam.
Great way to use up leftover pineapple and preserve it for longer use. This recipe makes one 8oz jar of sweet and tart Tropical goodness.
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Pineapple Preserves vs. Pineapple Jam
Pineapple preserves have chunks of pineapple comparatively to a pineapple jam which is smoother. It really comes down to your preference of fruit jam texture.
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Ingredients and Substitutions
Fresh Pineapple
Fresh sweet pineapple, especially in season will add a great fresh flavor and texture to the preserves. Frozen pineapple can be used as a substitute, make sure it’s thawed before use.
Want to know more about fresh pineapple? Picking, cutting, and how long they last in the fridge.
Sugar
I prefer refined white sugar because it adds no additional color. Cane sugar or unrefined sugar can be used as a substitute.
Flavorful Additions
Lemon Juice - Add a touch of lemon juice, the acidity helps to cut the sweetness. Fresh lemon juice is best.
Ginger - If you love ginger as much as I do, it will give the preserve a pop of flavor.
Spices - Sprinkle freshly grated nutmeg or cinnamon for a warm flavor.
Extract - Lemon extract, vanilla, or coconut for an even more tropical taste.
Storage and Shelf Life
Make this pineapple preserves and store it in an airtight container or mason jar for up to 2- 3 months in the refrigerator.
For longer storage freeze it for up to 6 months.
How To Use Pineapple Preserves
Homemade pineapple preserves can be used for breakfast, savory dishes, and desserts.
For breakfast spread it on toast, bagel, or scones
As a glaze for baked ham, pork chops, grilled meat, and seafood.
Add it to store-bought bbq sauce for a tropical flavor.
Have a sweet tooth, it's a great addition to thumbprint cookies and as an ice cream topping.
Step by Step Photos and Directions
- Grab your prepped ingredients. Fresh pineapple and sugar.
2. Add the pineapple to a food processor or small blender.
3. Pulse until chunky. Just a few pulses.
4. Remove and reserve about ½ cup of the chunky pineapple. Blend the rest of the pineapple in the food processor until very smooth.
5. Add the blended pineapple into a saucepan.
6. Add the sugar and on low to medium heat reduce the sauce until thickened. Mixing to prevent burning.
7. Add reserved ½ cup pineapple and cook for 1-2 minutes more.
8. The preserves would be thick with chunks of fresh pineapple. Let cool.
9. Place in an airtight container or jar. Store in the refrigerator. Enjoy.
Pineapple Preserves
Equipment
- Saucepan
- Measuring Tools
- Food Processor or Small Blender
- Cooking Spoon or Spatula
- Airtight Storage Container or Jar
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cup Fresh Pineapple roughly chopped
- ¼ cup White Sugar or to taste
Instructions
- In a food processor or blender, pulse pineapple until chunky. Just a few pulses.
- Remove about ½ cup of the chopped pineapple and reserve to mix in later.
- Fully process or blend the remaining pineapple until smooth.
- To a saucepan add the blending pineapple and sugar.
- On low to medium heat reduce the sauce until thickened. Mixing to prevent burning.
- Add reserved ½ cup pineapple and cook for 1-2 minutes more.
- Let cool and place in an airtight container or jar. Store in the refrigerator. Enjoy.
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