Golden Pineapple Jam
Golden Pineapple Jam
Ingredients
- 2 ripe pineapples, (approximately 850 grams)
- 3/4 cup white sugar, to 1 cup (150 grams – 200 grams)
- 1 cinnamon stick, optional
- as needed lemon juice, optional
Instructions
- 1
Remove the top and bottom of the pineapples. Chop each pineapple into halves and carefully remove the core.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Extract as much pineapple flesh as possible from the pineapples. For reference, 2 pineapples (850 grams) typically yield approximately 700 grams of flesh.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Transfer the pineapple flesh to a blender or food processor. Blend or process at medium speed until coarse, for 3 to 5 minutes, to achieve a fibrous texture. If you prefer a smoother jam, blend for an additional 3 minutes. Avoid overblending if a fibrous texture is desired.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Transfer the blended pineapple flesh into a wok or large frying pan. Heat at medium heat and cook, stirring constantly to prevent burning, until the mixture has thickened. This will take approximately 15 to 18 minutes (or up to 23 minutes).
⏱️ 18 min
- 5
Once the pineapple mixture has thickened, add the white sugar (150 grams to 200 grams) and the optional cinnamon stick for a light citrusy flavor and aroma. Taste along the way and adjust the sugar to your preference.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Reduce the heat to low and continue to simmer the jam for 45 minutes to 1 hour 10 minutes (or up to 1 hour 20 minutes) until it is significantly thickened. This step is crucial for removing all the moisture. Stir every now and then to prevent the jam from burning at the bottom of the pan. Taste along the way and adjust the sweetness with more sugar or the tartness with lemon juice as needed.
⏱️ 70 min
- 7
Let the jam cool for 30 minutes. After cooling, test a small sample by trying to roll it into a pineapple jam ball. If the jam is too watery, it may require further heating on the stovetop. Alternatively, you can try refrigerating it for 30 minutes to help it set.
⏱️ 30 min
- 8
Once the jam is fully cooled, remove any added spices, such as the cinnamon stick. Store the jam in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will keep for at least 2 weeks.
⏱️ 30 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Golden Pineapple Jam
- 2 ripe pineapples, (approximately 850 grams)
- 3/4 cup white sugar, to 1 cup (150 grams – 200 grams)
- 1 cinnamon stick, optional
- as needed lemon juice, optional
Instructions
- 1
Remove the top and bottom of the pineapples. Chop each pineapple into halves and carefully remove the core.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Extract as much pineapple flesh as possible from the pineapples. For reference, 2 pineapples (850 grams) typically yield approximately 700 grams of flesh.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Transfer the pineapple flesh to a blender or food processor. Blend or process at medium speed until coarse, for 3 to 5 minutes, to achieve a fibrous texture. If you prefer a smoother jam, blend for an additional 3 minutes. Avoid overblending if a fibrous texture is desired.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Transfer the blended pineapple flesh into a wok or large frying pan. Heat at medium heat and cook, stirring constantly to prevent burning, until the mixture has thickened. This will take approximately 15 to 18 minutes (or up to 23 minutes).
⏱️ 18 min - 5
Once the pineapple mixture has thickened, add the white sugar (150 grams to 200 grams) and the optional cinnamon stick for a light citrusy flavor and aroma. Taste along the way and adjust the sugar to your preference.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Reduce the heat to low and continue to simmer the jam for 45 minutes to 1 hour 10 minutes (or up to 1 hour 20 minutes) until it is significantly thickened. This step is crucial for removing all the moisture. Stir every now and then to prevent the jam from burning at the bottom of the pan. Taste along the way and adjust the sweetness with more sugar or the tartness with lemon juice as needed.
⏱️ 70 min - 7
Let the jam cool for 30 minutes. After cooling, test a small sample by trying to roll it into a pineapple jam ball. If the jam is too watery, it may require further heating on the stovetop. Alternatively, you can try refrigerating it for 30 minutes to help it set.
⏱️ 30 min - 8
Once the jam is fully cooled, remove any added spices, such as the cinnamon stick. Store the jam in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will keep for at least 2 weeks.
⏱️ 30 min