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Pineapple Jam (without Pectin)

Learn how to make your own homemade pineapple jam (without pectin) with this super simple recipe that only requires 3 ingredients!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 225 g
Calories: 5.4kcal
Author: Priya Maha

Ingredients

  • 500 g pineapple peeled and cut into cubes
  • 250 g white sugar
  • 2 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

  • Peel and core the pineapple. Cut into cubes.
  • Place the pineapple cubes into a food processor. Pulse the fruit cubes. For a smooth jam, pulse to a smooth paste. For a chunky jam, pulse only to the extent the fruit cubes are roughly crushed into smaller pieces.
  • Transfer the processed fruit into a medium-sized pan.
  • Add sugar and lemon juice.
  • Turn on the heat to a low flame and let the jam cook slowly. Keep stirring to avoid the bottom from burning.
  • Continue to cook the jam over low heat for about 15 minutes. Once the jam starts to thicken, use a candy thermometer to measure the temperature to 105 degrees Celsius (220 degrees Fahrenheit).
  • Alternatively, test the jam by spooning some onto a plate. Let it cool slightly and push it with your finger. If you see a skin on the jam such that there are folds as you push the jam, it is ready.
  • Turn off the heat and let the jam cool completely before spooning it into a glass jar or container.
  • Keep the jam refrigerated.

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Notes

  • Canned pineapple can be used in place of fresh pineapple. Drain the fruit and discard the syrup. 
  • Make sure the jars you use to store the jam is clean. Wash them with warm soapy water and let them dry completely. Heat the jars up slightly in the oven (take note that too much heat may crack the jars).
  • Another method of heating up the jam jars is to place them in a large pot of hot water facing upright. The water should not get into the jars, so suffice if the water level is about halfway up the jars. Let the jars sit in the hot water for a few minutes. Once warmed up, you can fill them with the jam. Put on the lids and refrigerate.

Nutrition

Calories: 5.4kcal | Carbohydrates: 1.4g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 0.1mg | Potassium: 2.6mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 1.3g | Vitamin A: 1.3IU | Vitamin C: 1.1mg | Calcium: 0.3mg | Iron: 0.1mg