PIneapple Jam #glutenfree #glutenfreerecipe #glutenfreecooking #jam

I live in Queensland, which is the home of many tropical fruits. Recently, I bought 2 large, juicy pineapples for just $5.00. This was my inspiration to cook pineapple jam (40%) and pineapple filling (60%). These  can be used as the filling to make pineapple slice, cookies and pineapple meringue tart. Oh! So delicious..

Pineapple Jam

Ingredients:

Ripe Pineapples, about 4kg
1.5 cup Caster Sugar
3-4 slices Lemon

Method: 

Pineapple Jam

Simmer till reduced by half

Peel the pineapples and core, cut into pieces. Be sure to remove any remaining eyes.
Blend in the food processor, do not add water.
In a large saucepan, cook half sugar until caramelized but don't allow to burn. 
Add processed pineapple, lemon slices and remaining sugar. 
When boiling turn to low heat.
Simmer for about 2 hours or until it is reduced to approximately half.

Pineapple Filling

Measure 3 tablespoons glutinous rice flour and mix in a little water. 
Pour into the jam mixture and simmer for another half hour.

Tips:

• If you unable find the glutinous rice flour, substitute 1-2 tablespoon gluten-free corn flour. 

• Sugar may need to be added depending on the sweetness of the pineapple. Do not add too much sugar at the beginning. For the best result, taste after last half hour and add as required. 

• Stir several times during cooking.

• Our gluten free pineapple slices, cookies and pineapple meringue tart recipes will come to our blog soon.