Spiced Pineapple Jam
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Description:
Crafted in response to a fervent request from Cannercarol, this recipe hails from an erstwhile canning website, echoing the nostalgia of a taste long savored. Inspired by a memory, this Spiced Pineapple Jam promises a burst of tropical delight, an ideal companion for humble bran muffins, crispy crackers, or flaky biscuits—though the mere thought ignites a craving to spread its golden goodness over freshly baked scones. While the precise timing for prep and cooking dances with the estimation of a seasoned chef, the real magic happens during the patient hours of simmering and standing, where flavors intermingle and memories are reborn.
Recipe Category: Pineapple
Keywords: Tropical Fruits, Fruit, < 30 Mins, Canning, Easy
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 571.6
- Fat Content: 0.1g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 21.2mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 148.6g
- Fiber Content: 1.9g
- Sugar Content: 137.9g
- Protein Content: 0.6g
Yield: Makes 5 half pints
Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups crushed pineapple
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 cups water
- 3 tablespoons pectin
- Spices (tied in a bag; specifics not provided)
Instructions:
- Begin by adding water to the crushed pineapple until it measures a total of 3 1/4 cups.
- Transfer the pineapple mixture to a 6-quart saucepan.
- Prepare your spice bag, ensuring that the aromatic blend is securely tied within.
- Into the saucepan, add the spice bag and pectin to the pineapple mixture.
- Stir the contents well, ensuring that the flavors mingle harmoniously.
- Over high heat, bring the mixture to a rolling boil, allowing the tantalizing aromas to permeate your kitchen.
- Once boiling, add the sugar all at once, stirring vigorously to incorporate.
- Maintain the boil, allowing the mixture to bubble fervently for one minute.
- With precision and care, remove the saucepan from the heat source.
- Extract the spice bag from the jam, ensuring its aromatic essence has infused the mixture.
- With a steady hand, ladle the hot jam into sterile jars, leaving just enough headspace for sealing.
- Swiftly wipe the rims of the jars, ensuring a clean and tight seal.
- Seal the jars securely, locking in the flavors for the journey ahead.
- Process the filled jars in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes, preserving their precious contents.
- Patience becomes your ally as you allow the jam to set—a process that unfolds over the course of approximately two weeks.
- Note that a thin layer of liquid atop the jars is perfectly normal, a testament to the fruit’s natural acidity and the jam’s luscious consistency.
Embark on this culinary journey with confidence, knowing that each step brings you closer to a taste sensation that transcends time and space. As you savor each dollop of this Spiced Pineapple Jam, may it evoke not just the flavors of the tropics, but the cherished memories of days gone by.
