Make your own pineapple jam in just a few minutes with two ingredients you already have in your pantry. It’s perfect for ice cream, too!
Pineapple jam is one of those things that my family loves but I forget to make it sometimes. However, when I do make a batch, it’s usually gone within a few days. We love it for breakfast or on ice cream, or for pineapple shortcake. The possibilities are pretty much as endless as it is delicious!
Although jam making seems a little scary sometimes, this one is SO simple! It’s refrigerator jam that we eat immediately (well, after it’s cooled a bit), so I don’t go through the canning process. See – not so scary after all! And bonus…. it’s literally only 2 ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry!
How to Make Pineapple Jam
Ingredients:
- 1 can (20 oz) of crushed pineapple
- 1 cup of sugar
Directions:
In a small sauce pan, add in both the sugar and the pineapple, stir together until sugar is incorporated.
Over medium heat, bring to a slight boil.
Turn your eye down to low, then simmer for 30 minutes or until jam is thick and gooey. It might appear to be still too thin, but test some on a spoon and let it cool for a minute or so and it will thicken up beautifully.
Want Pineapple Upside Cake Style Jam?
Use brown sugar instead of white granulated sugar and cook the same. It deepens the flavor and makes it even yummier!
Make this pineapple jam with only 2 ingredients
25573984 - portion of fresh made pineapple jam with some fresh fruits
Ingredients
- 1 can 20 oz of crushed pineapple
- 1 cup of sugar
Instructions
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In a small sauce pan, add in both the sugar and the pineapple, stir together until sugar is incorporated.
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Over medium heat, bring to a slight boil.
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Turn your eye down to low, then simmer for 30 minutes or until jam is thick and gooey. It might appear to be still too thin, but test some on a spoon and let it cool for a minute or so and it will thicken up beautifully.
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WANT PINEAPPLE UPSIDE CAKE STYLE JAM?: Use brown sugar instead of white granulated sugar and cook the same. It deepens the flavor and makes it even yummier!
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andrea says
May 29, 2017 at 9:34 amCan’t WAIT to make this!!! YUM! YUM! YUM! Hugs…
Sheila Allen says
May 30, 2017 at 10:59 amThis sounds sooo good! I love pineapple! Thank you! Can this recipe work for other fruits?
Gina Luker says
May 31, 2017 at 11:44 amThanks Sheila! Sure you can use whatever you like, we just love pineapple!
bea Prince says
November 27, 2017 at 6:57 pmDo I drain the pineapples or use the juice?
Gina Luker says
November 28, 2017 at 12:24 pmYes, Bea, drain the pineapple 🙂
Sherry says
March 31, 2020 at 11:56 amI was wondering the same thing, lol
Jessica says
May 31, 2017 at 10:22 amPineapple is my favorite!
Gina Luker says
May 31, 2017 at 11:45 amOurs too Jessica!
Terri avery says
April 28, 2019 at 9:30 amI just made this, but in the instructions you didn’t say to drain the pineapple, you might want to revise the instructions, so I added a little pectin and it worked fine. Next time, tho, I’ll drain the fruit. I guess that’s a key part of this recipe.
Sharyn says
April 18, 2020 at 1:25 amCan you swap out sugar substitute for regular sugar?
Gina Luker says
April 20, 2020 at 1:18 pmYes, like a Stevia, just check on the package, they usually will say can be substituted in baking 🙂
Judith Russell says
May 18, 2020 at 10:37 amCan you use water or steam bath canning?
Gina Luker says
May 19, 2020 at 6:59 pmI am not sure Judith, I haven’t tried, sorry 🙂
Taste the Fun says
September 16, 2020 at 10:03 pmI have made this jam at my home. I have followed your method anyway a couple of changes were made at the essentials. It was heavenly and yummy. An obligation of appreciation is all together for such a joy sharing.
Gina Luker says
September 17, 2020 at 10:40 amThank you!