Small Batch Pineapple Jam Food

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.)

SMALL BATCH PINEAPPLE JAM

Steps:

• Clean and dry the jam containers
• Peel and core the pineapple. Chop into small pieces and process in a food processor or blender until a coarse puree is made. Do not puree till smooth.
• Measure 4 C of pineapple puree.
• Take a thick bottomed pan and add the pineapple puree into it along with 2 C sugar.
• Over medium heat bring to a boil, stirring a few times in between. If using whole spices add them at this point. Keep cooking on medium heat for about 15 minutes until the jam thickens.
• In a small bowl or plate take a little ice-cold water and add a drop of jam. If it stays solid and does not mix into the water it is time to stop cooking.
• Add the lemon juice, stir and cook for another minute. Turn off the heat and let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer to the bottles.
• Cover lightly with the lid and let cool. Keep at room temperature for a day before transferring to the fridge.

HABANERO PINEAPPLE JAM

Steps:

• Drain pineapple well, reserving 1/2 cup pineapple juice.
• Inspect 8 half-pint jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water. Place jars and lids on a rack in a large pot of boiling water; sterilize for about 5 minutes. Remove jars from water and place on kitchen towel or wooden board.
• Mix sugar, apple cider vinegar, and salt together in an 8-quart pot and cook over medium heat to dissolve the sugar. Bring to a boil and add the pineapple, reserved pineapple juice, minced bell pepper, habanero peppers, and carrots. Bring back to a rapid boil for about 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
• Add powdered pectin, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing well after each addition. Let jam boil for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and ladle into sterilized jars, leaving 1/4 inch at the top. Wipe off any spillage around the rims of the jars using a damp paper towel.
• Screw on tops and rings. Place the sealed jars back in boiling water for 5 to 10 minutes. Remove jars from boiling water and place on kitchen towel or wooden board. Allow to cool completely, 12 to 24 hours. Listen for a "pop" as jars cool and seal.

PINEAPPLE JAM

Steps:

• Roughly chop the peeled and cored pineapple and place into the bowl of a food processor or blender. Pulse briefly, enough to chop the pineapple into medium-fine pieces, but not enough to puree it.
• Add pineapple to a 3 quart saucepan along with the sugar and lime juice. Stir to combine ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium high heat, then reduce to a simmer. It should simmer with purpose - a weak simmer will work but will extend the cooking time. Do not cover.
• Simmer, stirring frequently, for 30 - 40 minutes, or until jam has thickened and reduced significantly. When you draw a spoon through the jam, the trail should not cover with liquid. I reduced my jam significantly as I'll be using it in a recipe where I don't want extra moisture. At the end of cooking, my jam was beginning to make a light sizzling noise on the bottom of the pan. It will thicken a bit more as it cools.
• Cool jam, and transfer to an airtight container such as a lidded glass jar. Store in the refrigerator or freezer.

APRICOT PINEAPPLE JAM

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring apricots and water to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 15 minutes or until apricots are very tender. Mash. Add pineapple, grapefruit juice and sugar. Simmer, uncovered, 1 hour or until thick and translucent, stirring frequently., Rinse five 1-cup plastic containers and lids with boiling water. Dry thoroughly. Pour into jam into containers; cool to room temperature, about 1 hour. Cover and let stand overnight or until set, but no longer than 24 hours. , Jam is now ready to use. Refrigerate up to 3 weeks or freeze up to 1 year. Thaw frozen jam in refrigerator before serving.

PINEAPPLE MARMALADE

Steps:

• Inspect a jar for cracks and rings for rust. Immerse in simmering water until pineapple marmalade is ready. Wash a new, unused lid and ring in warm soapy water.
• Coarsely blend pineapple in a blender. Set aside.
• Combine pineapple juice, brown sugar, cloves, and cinnamon stick in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Boil for 1 minute, then remove cloves. Add pineapple, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and continue cooking until thickened, about 1 hour, stirring every 10 minutes.
• Spoon pineapple marmalade into hot sterile jars and seal. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe rims with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with lids and screw rings on tightly. Store in a cool, dry place.