Pineapple Jam Food

PINEAPPLE JAM

Steps:

• ADD enough water to undrained pineapple to measure 3-1/4 cups. Place in 6- or 8-quart saucepot. Stir in pectin. Add butter to reduce foaming. Bring to full rolling boil (a boil that doesn't stop bubbling when stirred) on high heat, stirring constantly.
• ADD sugar; stir. Return to full rolling boil and boil exactly 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Skim off any foam with metal spoon.
• LADLE quickly into prepared jars, filling to within 1/8 inch of tops. Wipe jar rims and threads. Cover with 2-piece lids. Screw bands tightly.
• Process 5 minutes in a hot water bath. Remove jars and place upright on towel to cool completely. After jars cool, check seals by pressing middle of lid with finger. (If lid springs back, lid is not sealed and refrigeration is necessary.).

SURE.JELL FRESH PINEAPPLE JAM

Steps:

• Bring boiling-water canner, half full with water, to simmer. Wash jars and screw bands in hot soapy water; rinse with warm water. Pour boiling water over flat lids in saucepan off the heat. Let stand in hot water until ready to use. Drain jars well before filling.
• Peel and core pineapples. Finely chop or grind fruit. Measure exactly 4-1/2 cups prepared pineapple into 6- or 8-qt. saucepot. Stir in pectin. Add butter to reduce foaming. Bring to full rolling boil (a boil that doesn't stop bubbling when stirred) on high heat, stirring constantly.
• Add sugar. Return to full rolling boil and boil exactly 1 min., stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Skim off any foam with metal spoon.
• Ladle immediately into prepared jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of tops. Wipe jar rims and threads. Cover with two-piece lids. Screw bands tightly. Place jars on elevated rack in canner. Lower rack into canner. (Water must cover jars by 1 to 2 inches. Add boiling water, if necessary.) Cover; bring water to gentle boil. Process 5 min. Remove jars and place upright on a towel to cool completely. After jars cool, check seals by pressing middles of lids with finger. (If lids spring back, lids are not sealed and refrigeration is necessary.)

PINEAPPLE JAM

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, bring the pineapple and sugar to a boil.
• Boil for 20 minutes, stirring often, until the jam is thickened.
• Pour into a clean 8 oz jar.

PINEAPPLE JAM

Steps:

• Peel the pineapple and grate the flesh -- you should end up with about 2 cups. Put the pineapple and water in a small saucepan and cook over medium-low heat until the pineapple is soft, about 35 minutes.
• Add the sugar and lime juice and stir to combine. Cook until the mixture has thickened, about 45 to 60 minutes. Spoon the jam into a 16-ounce jar with a tight-fitting lid. Store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 months.

SWEET BREAD WITH PINEAPPLE JAM

Steps:

• Make the jam. Combine the pineapple, any pineapple juice, brown sugar, raisins, lemon juice, cinnamon stick and 1/3 cup water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring frequently, until thickened, 30 to 45 minutes. Remove from the heat. Remove and discard the cinnamon stick, and let the jam cool slightly or to room temperature. (Jam can be made ahead and refrigerated.)
• Meanwhile, make the sweet bread. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Pour the melted butter into an 8-inch square baking pan (cast-iron can be used too). Combine the cornmeal, granulated sugar, baking powder and salt in a large bowl. Pour the boiling water over the cornmeal. Add the milk and eggs and whisk until combined. Pour into the prepared pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes. Cut into squares and serve warm or at room temperature with the jam.

BANANA-PINEAPPLE JAM

Steps:

• Peel and mash the bananas, then add the pineapple to the bananas.
• Add the sugar to the fruit mixture and pour it into a large enameled pot.
• Stir over low heat until sugar dissolves.
• Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring continuously.
• Boil mixture for 1 minute.
• Remove from heat, stir in pectin, and stir for 5 minutes.
• Skim and seal in hot sterilized canning jars.
• May be water bath processed for 10 minutes, if preferred.

SURE.JELL PINEAPPLE JAM

Steps:

• Bring boiling-water canner, half full with water, to simmer. Wash jars and screw bands in hot soapy water; rinse with warm water. Pour boiling water over flat lids in saucepan off the heat. Let stand in hot water until ready to use. Drain well before filling.
• Add enough water to undrained pineapple to measure 3-1/4 cups. Place in 6- or 8-qt. saucepot. Stir in pectin. Add butter to reduce foaming. Bring to full rolling boil (a boil that doesn't stop bubbling when stirred) on high heat, stirring constantly.
• Stir in sugar. Return to full rolling boil and boil exactly 1 min., stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Skim off any foam with metal spoon.
• Ladle immediately into prepared jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of tops. Wipe jar rims and threads. Cover with two-piece lids. Screw bands tightly. Place jars on elevated rack in canner. Lower rack into canner. (Water must cover jars by 1 to 2 inches. Add boiling water, if necessary.) Cover; bring water to gentle boil. Process 5 min. Remove jars and place upright on towel to cool completely. After jars cool, check seals by pressing middles of lids with finger. (If lids spring back, lids are not sealed and refrigeration is necessary.)