Lemon Pineapple "Jam"

Here's a recipe that is HUGE on flavour, set so simple on preperation. All you need is a pineapple, a lemon, and some sugar.....and about 45 minutes. (Don't be startled by length of time this takes, as majority of the time can be spent multi-tasking, so long as you give a stir now and then.)

This "jam" tastes great on biscuits, english muffins, toast, crackers, etc. You could also use it as a cake filling, to top off a cheesecake, or any other way you can dream up. The flavour is delicious and compliments many pastries. Watch for this "filling" in a recipe in the very near future! Enjoy!


Lemon Pineapple Jam

• 3 cups chopped fresh pineapple
• 1 1/4 cups white sugar
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tsp lemon zest
• pinch of salt

1. On med-high heat, place chopped pineapple and sugar in large pot and stir. Gently mash together. Stir in lemon juice and lemon zest and bring to a boil.
2. Once a boil is reached, reduce to med heat and continue to lightly boil (not a rapid, rolling boil) for about 30-40 minutes, until just starting to thicken. Make sure you stir every few minutes.
3. After 30-40 minutes, remove from heat and stir in pinch of salt. Let sit in pot for 15 minutes before transferring to mason jar. Jam will thicken as it cools.
4. Let cool another 5 minutes in jar before screwing on lid and placing in fridge. You can serve this warm, or let cool completely and serve as desired. ENJOY!