Pineapple Jam Recipe

This week is all about pineapple. A pineapple cake (I mean a cake shaped like a pineapple), pineapple jam, and pineapple flavored buttercream.

Do you like pineapple?

If you do then, this pineapple jam recipe is for you. This pineapple jam is yummy and delicious with small chunks of pineapple. The best part, it only has two ingredients: crushed pineapple and sugar. The pineapple jam has just the right amount of sugar.

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A few Things to Consider when making Pineapple Jam

Sugar: Usually, when making jam you add more sugar, which is fine for toast. However, in this case, pineapple is naturally sweet, therefore, I reduced the sugar. But, if you like your jam on the sweeter side, simply increase the sugar to one cup. I don’t suggest going above one cup.
Chunks of pineapple. Full disclosure, there will be some chunks in your jam if you use it straight from the can. If you don’t like pineapple chunks in your jam, then pulse it some more in the blender, Nutribullet (which I love), or food processor.
Additional flavors: Another thing to consider is whether or not to add additional flavors such as lemon juice or spices. Of course, this changes it from two-ingredient jam to three/four depending on what you add. But, the flavor is entirely up to you, pineapple has a light flavor and that is why I chose to leave out the spices. I wanted the taste of pineapple in the cake and the buttercream. A hint of cinnamon is also great.
- On the other hand, lemon juice is a great addition, it brings a nice tang to the already sweet jam. It also has pectin and since pineapples have very little pectin (pectin is used as a thickener).

How to make Pineapple Jam

Pineapple jam is very versatile, it can be added into cake batters, used as a cake filling and also in buttercream. When adding to the buttercream, add a small amount at a time until it is to your liking. If you are going to pipe the buttercream remember to pulse the chunks or it will become stuck in your piping tip.

Step 1: Add the crushed pineapple to a saucepan
Step 2: Add granulated sugar and mix it together. You may also add lemon juice or cinnamon based on your preference.
Turn the heat to medium-low and cook for 18-20 minutes or until the jam has thickened up.

That’s it, easy peasy right? Don’t forget to save for later and share.

As always happy caking.

Note: This recipe was originally published August 16, 2017, and has been updated with new photos.

Pineapple Jam

An easy delicious pineapple jam recipe

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Cook Time 18

Total Time 18

Servings cups

Ingredients

2 cups crushed pineapple in pineapple juice Or a 20 ounce can of pineapple
1/2 cup granulated sugar

Instructions

Directions

Add the crushed pineapple and its juice to a small saucepan
Then add the granulated sugar
Mix together and continue to stir until the mixture becomes nice and thick about 18-20 minutes. You will still have a few small chunks of pineapple.
Cool before using or add to the refrigerator to thicken up some more.