Pineapple Marmalade

Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 70 min
Servings: 16
Yield: 16 servings

Description

This pineapple marmalade is a versatile condiment. Spread it on toast, add it to frosting, use it as a marinade for meat, or use it in an agua fresca!

Ingredients

1 large fresh pineapple - peeled, cored, and sliced
1/2 cup pineapple juice
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 (4 inch) cinnamon stick
2 whole cloves
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest

Directions

1 Coarsely blend pineapple in a blender.
2 Combine pineapple juice, brown sugar, cinnamon stick, and cloves in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Boil for 1 minute, then remove cloves.
3 Add pineapple, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and continue cooking until thickened, about 1 hour, stirring every 10 minutes. Discard cinnamon stick.
4 Meanwhile, inspect a jar for cracks and rings for rust. Immerse in simmering water until marmalade is ready. Wash a new, unused lid and ring in warm soapy water.
5 Spoon pineapple marmalade into the hot, sterile jar, filling to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jar to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rim with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with the lid and screw ring on tightly. Store in a cool, dark area.