8 Best Pineapple Jam Recipes for Winter

Making a delicacy like pineapple jam is easy, and these recipes will help. This tropical fruit pairs beautifully with other ingredients, delivering a stunning flavor profile. Pineapple is paired with lemon, pumpkin, and even zucchini. If this "pairing" isn't to your liking, you can still create a delicious and flavorful dessert using a traditional recipe.

The subtleties of winter preparations

Before you begin preserving your produce, make sure everything is ready. Special requirements apply to the container and the fruit.

Selecting and preparing fresh pineapple

To make jam, you will need:

1. Select fruit of suitable quality: not rotten, without signs of mold or spoilage.
2. The pineapple should be moderately ripe; overripe or underripe ones are not suitable for canning.

Sterilize the jars

The container will also need to be prepared for making the blanks, and we will do the following with it:

• The jars are washed under running water using baking soda;
• then dry it by turning it upside down to allow the remaining moisture to drain;
• sterilize over steam for 10-15 minutes;
• the lids are sterilized separately for 5 minutes;
• The containers do not need to be used immediately; they will retain their properties for 2 days.

The best pineapple jam recipes for the winter

There are several ways to prepare a delicious and unusual treat; let's explore popular recipes.

The traditional way

We will prepare the delicacy according to the following recipe:

1. Peel and chop the pineapple, cut it into medium-sized cubes.
2. Fill 1 kilogram of the product with sugar, you will need 800 grams.
3. We leave everything for 3 hours, waiting until the juice appears, there should be a lot of it.
4. Then we boil it on the stove, bring it to a boil and, without reducing the heat, cook the product for 5 minutes.

Remove the treat from the heat and let it cool. If the consistency seems not thick enough, put the jam back on the stove and cook for another 5 minutes after boiling over high heat.

Please note: The product will foam heavily during cooking, but not as much as strawberry jam.

With lemon

You can use fresh fruits or juice obtained from them, we will prepare according to the following scheme:

• cut the pineapple into cubes, peel the lemon, chop it and sprinkle with sugar, let it sit for 3 hours;
• when the juice appears, put everything on the stove and cook according to the traditional recipe;
• If you are using lemon juice, add the lemon juice before placing the product into jars and let it sit for 30 minutes;
• Mix thoroughly.

A healthy pumpkin preparation

It's not difficult to make this jam, here's what we'll do:

1. Peel and chop the pineapple and pumpkin, cutting the pulp into cubes, sprinkle everything with sugar and leave for 2-3 hours.
2. Periodically stir the mixture with a wooden spoon to increase the amount of juice.
3. Then put the pan on the fire and cook for 10-15 minutes from the moment it boils.
4. Cool the product and place it in jars. You can add lemon juice before placing it in jars.

Assorted apricots

We will make this dessert as follows:

• you will have to divide the ripe apricots into halves, peel and chop the pineapple into cubes;
• cover the ingredients with sugar and let them sit for several hours;
• when the juice appears, put the pan on the fire and simmer for 15-20 minutes after boiling;
• When the jam reaches the desired consistency, the cubes are cooked through and the halves remain whole, it can be placed into jars.

Let's prepare a rhubarb treat

To create such a dessert, you will have to do the following:

1. Cut the rhubarb and tropical fruit into cubes, after peeling them.
2. Rinse under running water and put on the fire, adding a glass of water to the pan.
3. Simmer for 20-25 minutes from the moment it boils, reduce heat, cover with a lid.
4. Then add sugar and fresh mint, cook for another 10-15 minutes on low heat.
5. If you want to make jam, remove the mint and grind everything in a blender.

With zucchini

An interesting way to create a delicious and unusual dessert. Here's how:

• cut the zucchini and pineapple into cubes of the same size, cover them with sugar and let them sit for an hour;
• periodically stir everything with a wooden spoon to increase the amount of juice;
• after an hour we put everything on the stove and cook over medium heat for 20-25 minutes;
• then add 2 tablespoons of lemon juice to the product, mix everything thoroughly and let the jam cool;
• We put it into jars, close them with lids and put them into storage.

Recipe with pears

We will cook according to the following recipe:

1. Peel the fruit and cut out the core, cut the pineapples into cubes.
2. Cover everything with sugar, stir, and wait until the juice appears.
3. Place the preserves on the stove and cook for 10-16 minutes over medium heat.
4. Remove the pan from the stove and wait until it cools down.
5. If the consistency is satisfactory, you can transfer it to jars. If not, boil it again.

Fragrant jam with added tangerines

We will prepare this delicacy according to the following recipe:

• Peel the tangerines and separate them into segments, cut the tropical fruit into cubes;
• cover the cubes with sugar and let them sit for 2-3 hours, covered with a lid;
• then we put everything on the stove (and the tangerines too, mixed in one pan);
• Cook for 10-15 minutes, the product will be sunny in color, with tangerine slices.

Storage features of the finished product

Jam should be stored in a cool, dark place, away from light and heat sources. Jars are most often stored in a cellar or basement; a refrigerator will also work. Some housewives line them along the balcony, covering them with a warm towel or blanket.

Canned goods should be protected from sudden temperature fluctuations, as they can negatively affect the taste and consistency of the product.

Making pineapple jam is easy. This unusual and delicious treat is sure to be a table centerpiece and a delight for guests during a special tea party.