Refrigerator Pineapple Preserves
Refrigerator pineapple preserves are a sweet and tangy spread featuring crushed pineapple simmered with brown sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Perfect for adding flavor to ham, cakes, or cheese platters, this easy-to-make preserve offers a tropical twist to your favorite dishes and lasts up to a month in the fridge.
Ingredients
Instructions
- In a heavy saucepan, combine the crushed pineapple, brown sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon stick, and nutmeg.
- Simmer over medium heat for 40 to 50 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the liquid has thickened.
- Pour the hot preserves into sterilized jars and allow to cool.
- Seal tightly and refrigerate up to 1 month.
- Serve with ham or smoked meats, or use as a filling between cake layers or on pineapple upside-down cake.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
366
kcal
18% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).