Certainly! Let’s dive into the intricacies of making this delectable Pineapple Jam.
Pineapple Jam Recipe
Cook Time: 2 hours
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours and 30 minutes
Description: Elevate your breakfast spread or dessert platter with this homemade Pineapple Jam. Bursting with tropical flavor, this jam is a delightful addition to any meal.
Recipe Category: Pineapple
Keywords: Tropical Fruits, Fruit, Low Protein, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, Free Of…, Weeknight, < 4 Hours, Easy, Inexpensive
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 352.4
- Fat Content: 1g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0.1g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 8.7mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 95.2g
- Fiber Content: 12.1g
- Sugar Content: 64.1g
- Protein Content: 4.3g
Yield: Approximately 1 1/2 kg
Ingredients:
- 2 ripe pineapples
- 2 cups sugar
- Limes (quantity according to weight of fruit)
Instructions:
- Begin by preparing the pineapples. Slice off the tops and then carefully remove the peel, ensuring to cut deep enough to remove the ‘eyes’.
- Once peeled, cut the pineapples into thick slices. Remove and discard the hard core, and then dice the remaining flesh.
- Weigh the diced pineapple to determine the amount of sugar needed. You’ll need an equal weight of sugar to fruit.
- Transfer the diced pineapple into a saucepan.
- Warm the sugar in a separate container.
- Prepare the limes by washing them thoroughly. You’ll need approximately 1 lime for every 450g of fruit.
- Peel the zest from the limes and finely slice it.
- Cut the limes in half and squeeze out the juice. Keep the pips and juice for later use.
- Roughly chop the lime halves and place them, along with the pips, in a square of muslin. Tie the muslin tightly into a bag using a long piece of string.
- Add the lime zest, juice, and muslin bag to the saucepan with the pineapple.
- Stir over low heat until the sugar has completely dissolved.
- Increase the heat and bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat and let it simmer gently, stirring occasionally, for approximately 90 minutes or until the jam thickens.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and test the jam for its set. You can do this by placing a small amount of jam on a chilled plate. If it wrinkles when pushed with your finger, it’s ready.
- Once set, discard the muslin bag, squeezing it first to extract all the juice.
- Skim off any scum that may have formed on the surface of the jam, using a long-handled metal spoon.
- While still hot, carefully pour the jam into warmed sterilized jars, leaving about 3 mm of space from the top.
- Seal the jars tightly and label them with the date of preparation.
Conclusion:
There you have it – a heavenly Pineapple Jam ready to be enjoyed on toast, scones, or as a filling for pastries. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create this flavorful jam that’s sure to brighten up your breakfast table or dessert spread. Happy cooking!
