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Pineapple Jam
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Pineapple Jam

Pineapple jam is an easy way to preserve pineapples at home, and it tastes like sunshine on your morning toast.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Canning Time (Optional)10 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Author: Ashley Adamant

Ingredients

  • 3 cups crushed pineapple from one 3 lb pineapple
  • 1 1/2 to 2 cups sugar

Instructions

  • Pineapple Jam without Pectin (See Notes for Pectin Version)
  • Peel, core, and coarsely chop pineapple. Place pineapple in a food processor and pulse 2-3 times until it's very fine, but not completely pureed. (Alternately, start with canned crushed pineapple.)
  • Place pineapple in a jam pot or deep saucepan.
  • For every cup of crushed pineapple, add 1/2 to 2/3 cup sugar. A medium pineapple yields about 3 cups crushed pineapple and would require 1 1/2 to 2 cups sugar.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, stirring to prevent scorching. Cook on high for 25 to 30 minutes until the mixture thickens.
  • Ladle into prepared jars leaving 1/4 inch headspace.
  • If canning, process in a water bath canner for 10 minutes, adjusting for altitude.
  • The yield is 3 half-pints (8 oz) jars when using 2 cups sugar and 3 cups pineapple. Yields are higher and cook times shorter with pectin (see notes).

Notes

Sure-Jell Pineapple Jam

To make pineapple jam with pectin, add 3 cups of pineapple to a saucepan but don't add sugar yet. Bring the pineapple to a boil over high heat and then add 1 box of powdered pectin (1.75 ounces). Boil 1 minute, then add 3 cups sugar (note that pineapple jam with pectin requires more sugar and will need a 1:1 ratio of crushed pineapple to sugar to gel).
Return to a boil for 1 minute, then ladle into prepared jars.
When using regular pectin, the yield will be 4 to 5 jars (8 oz).

Low Sugar Pineapple Jam

To make a low sugar pineapple jam, simply use Sure-Jell Low Sugar Pectin and reduce the sugar to suit your tastes. This will also work with honey, maple, or agave as sweeteners. Follow the same instructions as are listed above for sure jell pineapple jam.