Sugar Free Pineapple Preserves Recipes

AWARD WINNING PINEAPPLE PRESERVES

Steps:

• Bring pineapple and sugar to a boil in a large saucepan and cook 20 minutes, stirring constantly until thickened or until the temperature reaches 220F on a thermometer (this is the jelling stage at sea level).
• Pour immediately into hot sterilized jars; wipe rims with a clean cloth, place lids and screw on bands fingertip-tight.
• Process jars in a water-bath canner for 5 minutes.
• Place jars on a clean towel.
• Cover with towel to prevent drafts and let cool undisturbed for 24 hours.

SUGAR FREE PINEAPPLE PRESERVES

Steps:

• Sprinkle gelatin on canned pineapple juice (don't use fresh or frozen). Wait one minute until gelatin softens, then heat gently until melted and clear.
• Remove from heat and stir in undrained, canned crushed pineapple. Sweeten to taste, if desired. Transfer to covered jars and store in the refrigerator.

MANGO PINEAPPLE PRESERVES

Steps:

• Put fruit in pot over medium heat. Stir in sugar until dissolved. Cook until thickened.
• Fill hot sterilized jars and seal.
• Process in boiling water bath for 5 minutes, cool and store.

SUGAR -FREE PINEAPPLE NUT BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Cream the butter or margarine until soft; add eggs and beat just until blended.
• Stir in pineapple, vanilla and 1 cup chopped nuts.
• Sift together flour, baking powder, soda, Splenda and salt; stir sifted mixture into pineapple mixture just until blended.
• Spoon batter into a well buttered loaf pan.
• Combine topping ingredients and sprinkle over batter.
• Bake for about 1 hour; To test for doneness, stick a toothpick into the center of the loaf, bread is done when it comes out clean; start checking after 45 minutes as cooking time can be less or more than 1 hour depending on liquid content of the pineapple which will vary.

PINEAPPLE PRESERVES

Steps:

• Combine ingredients in a saucepan. Simmer over low heat for 1 hour.
• Transfer to food processor or blender and pulse three short times. (just enough to chop but not puree).
• Return to saucepan and simmer for another 15 minutes or until thick enough to suit you.
• Go ahead and can preserve or store in clean glass jar in refridgerator.

SURE.JELL FOR LESS OR NO SUGAR NEEDED RECIPES - APRICOT-PINEAPPLE JAM

Steps:

• Bring boiling-water canner, half full with water, to simmer. Wash jars and screw bands in hot soapy water; rinse with warm water. Pour boiling water over flat lids in saucepan off the heat. Let stand in hot water until ready to use. Drain well before filling.
• Pit unpeeled apricots; finely chop or grind fruit. Measure exactly 4 cups prepared apricots into 6- or 8-qt. stockpot. Peel and core pineapples; finely chop or grind fruit. Measure exactly 2 cups prepared pineapple into stockpot with apricots; stir until well blended. Add fruit protector; mix well.
• Mix 1/4 cup of the sugar and the pectin in small bowl. Add to fruit mixture in stockpot; mix well. Add butter to reduce foaming. Bring mixture to full rolling boil (a boil that doesn't stop bubbling when stirred) on high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in remaining 3-3/4 cups sugar. Return to full rolling boil and boil exactly 1 min., stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Skim off any foam with metal spoon.
• Ladle immediately into prepared jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of tops. Wipe jar rims and threads. Cover with two-piece lids. Screw bands tightly. Place jars on elevated rack in canner. Lower rack into canner. (Water must cover jars by 1 to 2 inches. Add boiling water, if necessary.) Cover; bring water to gentle boil. Process 10 min. Remove jars and place upright on a towel to cool completely. After jars cool, check seals by pressing middles of lids with finger. (If lid springs back, lid is not sealed and refrigeration is necessary.) Jam sets slowly and may take up to 1 week to set completely.