Pineapple Jam Recipe (2024)

Published: May 13, 2019 · Modified: April 9, 2021 by Uma Raghupathi · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 10 Comments

I am so excited to share a brand new recipe for a homemade pineapple jam recipe prepared with the Instant Pot! I have also included the stovetop procedure if you do not have an electric pressure cooker...yet.

If you have not bought one yet, perhaps this recipe for Pineapple Jam with no artificial preservatives or colors will make your decision easier 🙂

Made with only 4 ingredients, this is the jam or jelly you should be using instead of the store-bought kind and get closer to a nutritious option. After all, how many store-bought varieties can claim not to have any refined sugar? Apart from the taste, the consistency that you would get from this homemade version is better as it spreads easier.

Ever since I prepared this, it has been an instant hit in my household...certified by my kids! They love it on their PB&J sandwiches too. So now I don’t feel guilty for copping out with a PB&J sandwich for their lunch bag.

How to prepare in Instant Pot

Why I chose to prepare this recipe with the Instant Pot is because it makes less mess and shortens the cooking time. You would first start with peeling the pineapple, removing the core, and cutting it into cubes. Depending on how sweet the pineapple is, you could also add an orange to the mix.

Just be sure to remove all seeds before you add one. Once you have the fruit mix ready, it is just a matter of cooking them under pressure for 10 minutes and adding agave or maple syrup sweetener.

For more details, check the recipe box below.

How to make pineapple jam thicker?

If you are having trouble with the thickness of the jam, you could use these steps to make it thicker...

1. Add some Chia seeds at the end.
2. Add a little bit of cornstarch and water as you stir the jam.
3. Cook it on a medium flame for a long time until you get the consistency you are looking for.

Shelf life

Storing in a clean dry jar and refrigerating the Jam will make it last up to 3 months! Beyond that timeframe, the jam starts to lose its freshness. But 3 months is long enough to go through a jar of this recipe 🙂

Why lemon juice in a jam recipe

I added a hint of lemon juice to this recipe and there is a specific reason for that. Lemon or lime provides pectin that contributes to the thickness of the Jam. It also prevents the growth of bacteria in the jam and makes it safe for canning too.

Whatis pineapple jam good for

Apart from the popular uses in toast and sandwiches, Pineapple jam also goes well with Roti, Roti rolls, and topping on upside-down cakes. Look for similar recipes in my blog such as Mixed fruit jam and Tomato jam for more creative options to use your new homemade concoction.

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