Description
This tropical pineapple puree is sweet, smooth, and easy—perfect for breakfast, desserts, or savory glazes.
A few simple ingredients turn fresh pineapple into a bright, summery staple you’ll use all week.
Ingredients
1 cup chopped ripe pineapple
2½ tablespoons sugar (adjust to taste)
½ cup water
½ teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
1. In a medium saucepan, combine pineapple, sugar, and water.
2. Simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pineapple softens.
3. Stir in the lemon juice, then remove from heat and let cool slightly.
4. Transfer to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
5. (Optional) Strain through a fine mesh sieve for an ultra-smooth texture.
6. Store in a clean glass jar and refrigerate for up to 5 days, or freeze in small portions.
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Simmering + Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: ~35 kcal
- Carbohydrates: ~9g
- Fiber: ~0.4g
Keywords: pineapple puree, tropical fruit sauce, baby food pineapple, pineapple topping, pineapple glaze