Name: Homemade Preserved Pineapple: A Festive Treat
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 large Pineapple (yielding 2 cups chopped or sliced fruit); 1 cup Water; ½ cup Sugar; 2 tbsp Liqueur (optional, your choice)

Homemade Preserved Pineapple: A Festive Treat

Amrita Iyer

UpdatedJuly, 2025

30 minutes

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4 from 4 votes

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About Homemade Preserved Pineapple: A Festive Treat

Craving that sweet, tangy burst of pineapple but tired of wrestling with cans? This homemade preserved pineapple recipe lets you enjoy sunshine in a jar, any time of year.

Forget the store-bought stuff! This easy guide takes you step-by-step through preserving fresh pineapple, resulting in a juicy, flavorful treat.

Perfect for gifting or indulging yourself, this simple process delivers a taste of the tropics, no matter the season.

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Recipe Time & More

Prep20

Cook10

Total30

Calories19 kcal

Serves

Served AsBeverages

Recipe TasteSweet

Ingredients

▢ 1 large Pineapple yielding 2 cups chopped or sliced fruit
▢ 1 cup Water
▢ ½ cup Sugar
▢ 2 tbsp Liqueur optional, your choice

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Instructions

In a saucepan, combine the water and sugar.
Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over medium-high heat. This ensures the sugar fully dissolves and creates a clear syrup.
Add the chopped or sliced pineapple to the boiling syrup.
Stir well and bring the mixture back to a boil.
Alternatively, combine all ingredients in a pot and place it inside a pressure cooker. Cook for 1 whistle. This method speeds up the preserving process.
Remove the pineapple from the heat and let it cool for 15 minutes. This allows the fruit to absorb the syrup and develop a richer flavor.
While the pineapple cools, prepare a clean glass jar. Wipe it thoroughly with a clean cloth or kitchen towel to ensure it's sterile.
If using, add the liqueur to the cooled pineapple and mix gently. Liqueur adds a depth of flavor and helps preserve the fruit.
Ladle the pineapple and syrup into the prepared jar.
Cover the jar with a clean kitchen towel and let it cool completely to room temperature. This slow cooling process prevents the jar from cracking.
Seal the jar with a lid and refrigerate. The preserved pineapple can be enjoyed for several weeks.

Recipe Notes

Good To Know

You can cut the pineapple into any shape you like, such as spears, cubes, triangles, or random cuts.
If you have a pineapple corer, feel free to use it.
This preserved pineapple is a versatile ingredient. Use it in cream cakes, jam, jelly, ice cream, puddings, other cakes, toppings, and even Indian desserts like Sheera and Kulfi.
Enjoy the preserved pineapple on its own with a dollop of whipped cream for a simple dessert.
You can find videos online demonstrating how to cut a pineapple.
For a spiced holiday twist, add whole cloves, a cinnamon stick, or star anise pods to the syrup while simmering.
For a non-alcoholic version, omit the liqueur or use vanilla extract.

Expert Tips

Choose a ripe pineapple that is fragrant and yields slightly to pressure.
Adjust the sugar quantity in the syrup based on the sweetness of the pineapple.
For a richer flavor, grill the pineapple slices before preserving them.

Storage Instructions

Store the preserved pineapple in sterilized glass jars in the refrigerator.
For longer shelf life, use a hot water bath canning method.
The leftover syrup can be used in cocktails, mocktails, or as a topping for pancakes and ice cream.