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Canning Pineapple
Canning pineapple is an easy and rewarding way to preserve this tropical fruit, allowing you to enjoy it long after it's out of season. With this simple method, you’ll have jars of sweet, tangy pineapple ready to brighten up any dish—or just to enjoy on its own.
👥 36 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 30 min⏳ Prep: 20 min🔥 Cook: 10 min👤 Ashley Adamant📖 creativecanning
🥘 Ingredients
Check off ingredients as you prepare them:
🍳 Cookware
- ●knife
- ●saucepan
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Wash the pineapples thoroughly. Peel off the tough outer skin and remove the spiky eyes with a paring knife. Remove the core, then slice or cube the pineapple into bite-sized pieces. Set aside the cores for juice.
Pineapple (About 1 1/2 lbs per pint jar for a 9 pint batch)13 lbs
2
To create your own juice, simmer the cores in a saucepan with enough water to cover them. Let it simmer for ⏱️ 10 minutes, then strain the mixture. Add sugar if desired. For the recommended extra light syrup, use 6 ½ cups of juice and ¾ cup of sugar for a 9-pint batch.
3
In a large saucepan, add the prepared pineapple pieces to your chosen syrup, juice, or water.Heat the mixture to a simmer and cook for ⏱️ 10 minutes to help soften the pineapple and eliminate air pockets (this is key to keeping the fruit intact during canning).
Pineapple (About 1 1/2 lbs per pint jar for a 9 pint batch)13 lbs
4
While the pineapple is simmering, sterilize your canning jars. Ladle the hot pineapple pieces into the jars, leaving ½-inch headspace. Pour in enough of the hot syrup or juice to cover the fruit, again leaving the ½-inch headspace.
Pineapple (About 1 1/2 lbs per pint jar for a 9 pint batch)13 lbs
5
Wipe the rims of the jars with a clean cloth to ensure there is no food residue. Place the lids on top and secure them with canning rings, tightening them just until fingertip-tight (don’t overtighten, as this can affect the seal).
6
Fill a boiling water canner with water and bring it to a rolling boil. Carefully lower the jars into the canner and process them according to the altitude chart below. Standard process times for below 1,000 feet in elevation are ⏱️ 15 minutes for pints and ⏱️ 20 minutes for quarts.
7
After processing, carefully remove the jars from the canner and allow them to cool on a towel-lined surface.
8
Once cool, check the seals by pressing down in the center of the lid—if it doesn’t pop back, the jar has sealed properly.
Nutrition Facts
calories
82 kcal
fat Content
0.2 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
2 g
sugar Content
16 g
sodium Content
2 mg
protein Content
1 g
carbohydrate Content
21 g
saturated Fat Content
0.01 g
unsaturated Fat Content
0.12 g
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