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Pineapple Jam

Pineapple jam is a delicious spread made from fresh pineapples to create a thick and sweet jam.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
10 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 75 tablespoons
Calories: 79 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 Pineapples about 7 cups crushed pineapple
  • 8 tablespoons classic pectin
  • 6 cups sugar
  • 5¼ tablespoons lemon juice optional for flavor

Instructions

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  1. Prepare pineapple. Cut it into chunks. See article above for the method.
  2. Puree it in a food processor bowl to make crushed pineapple.
  3. Add the pectin to about ¼ cup of the sugar.
  4. Mix well. Smash any large chunks of pectin.
  5. Add the pectin mixture to the crushed pineapple and lemon juice in a large jam pot. Heat it over medium-high heat until it comes to a full rolling boil that cannot be stirred down.
  6. Let it boil for a full minute. Then add the remaining sugar all at once.Bring it up to another full rolling boil and boil for another full minute.
  7. Ladle hot jam into hot jars with the aid of your canning funnel. Leave ¼-inch headspace.
  8. Remove air bubbles with a bubble tool or a wooden or plastic chopstick.
  9. Wipe the rims of the jars with a damp towel.
  10. Center the lid on the jar using your lid lifter.
  11. Fill the water bath canning pot with jars.
  12. Process jars for 10 minutes if your elevation is under 1000 feet above sea level.
  13. Let the jars sit in hot water after processing to cool down slowly for about 10 minutes.

Notes

  • After cooling for 12-24 hours, check the seals. Press down in the middle of the lid. If it flexes up or down, the jar is not sealed and should be refrigerated and used first.
  • Then remove the bands. Gently pick the jar up by the lid to further check the seal. Again, if it is not sealed, use it first.
  • Label jars with contents and the date. Store in a cool, dark space.
  • Adjustments for altitude
  • half pints or pints         0-1000 feet above sea level                5 minutes
  •                                           1000-6000 feet above sea level      10 minutes
  •                                            6000+ feet above sea level              15 minutes
  • Note: This jam can be made without pectin since pineapples contain a lot of natural pectin. Adding pectin increases the yield and is much faster and easier than without it.
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Nutrition Information

Calories 79kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 0.1g (0%) Fat 0.1g (0%) Saturated Fat 0.003g (0%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.01g Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g Sodium 4mg (0%) Potassium 28mg (1%) Fiber 0.5g (2%) Sugar 18g (36%) Vitamin A 14IU (0%) Vitamin C 12mg (13%) Calcium 3mg (0%) Iron 0.1mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 75tablespoons

Amount Per Serving

Calories 79

% Daily Value*

Calories 79kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 21g 7%
Protein 0.1g 0%
Fat 0.1g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.003g 0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.01g 0%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 0%
Sodium 4mg 0%
Potassium 28mg 1%
Fiber 0.5g 2%
Sugar 18g 36%
Vitamin A 14IU 0%
Vitamin C 12mg 13%
Calcium 3mg 0%
Iron 0.1mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.