Homemade pineapple juice {Jugo de piña}
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
8 drinks
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Cuisine
South American, International, Ecuadorian
Homemade pineapple juice {Jugo de piña}
Description
This Homemade pineapple juice recipe uses whole pineapple peeled, cored, and cut into chunks combined with water, sugar, and lime juice. The ingredients are blended in batches to break down the pineapple and mix flavors. The lime juice adds a fresh citrus brightness that balances the natural sweetness of the pineapple and sugar, while the water dilutes the juice to desired strength. Straining removes solids for a smooth texture.
The result is a fresh, natural juice featuring the vibrant flavor of pineapple with a subtle tartness from lime. This beverage is a simple way to enjoy pineapple's flavor in a hydrating form.
Serve the juice chilled with ice for a cool, tropical refreshment. Adjust sweetness by varying the sugar amount to suit taste or depending on how ripe the pineapple is, ensuring a balanced flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 pineapple peeled, cored and cut in medium size chunks, whole
- 6 cups of water add more to taste
- ¼ cup sugar adjust based on preference and sweetness of the pineapple, to ½ cup, quantity note only
- lime juice or lemon juice; juice from 1
Instructions
- Working in batches place the pineapple chunks with the water, sugar and lime juice in the blender, and blend well.
- Strain the juice and serve with ice.