Description
Quick Pickled Pineapple brings tropical tang right to your table in minutes. Zesty and fresh, this simple recipe turns ordinary fruit into a crunchy, flavor-packed condiment that’ll have friends asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 large pineapple
Pickling Liquid:
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup water
- ¾ cup sugar
Spices and Aromatics:
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 4 cloves
- 1 star anise
Instructions
- Trim and break down your fresh pineapple into neat 1-inch cubes, discarding the tough outer skin and core.
- Combine 1 cup apple cider vinegar, 1 cup water, ¾ cup sugar, and 1 tablespoon salt in a large saucepan. Warm the liquid over medium heat until sugar dissolves completely, stirring occasionally.
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon chili flakes into the simmering liquid, then add 2 whole cinnamon sticks, 4 whole cloves, and 1 star anise to infuse deep, complex flavors.
- Gently lower your prepared pineapple chunks into the aromatic pickling liquid. Let them simmer precisely 5 minutes, maintaining a gentle bubbling without aggressive boiling.
- Carefully transfer the hot pineapple and spiced liquid into a thoroughly cleaned glass jar, ensuring every chunk remains completely submerged in the pickling mixture.
- Allow the sealed jar to rest and cool naturally at room temperature for about 1 hour, then slide into your refrigerator for minimum 24 hours before enjoying your tangy, spiced pickle.
Notes
- Choose a ripe, golden pineapple with minimal bruising for the best flavor and texture.
- Sterilize your glass jar by washing it in hot, soapy water or running it through the dishwasher to prevent bacterial growth.
- For a spicier version, increase the chili flakes or add a fresh jalapeño slice to the pickling liquid.
- These pickled pineapple chunks work great as a tangy topping for tacos, salads, or as a unique condiment alongside grilled meats.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Tarts
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 112 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 1425 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1.6 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg