Pineapple Simple Syrup (Easy Pineapple Syrup for Drinks)
Lindsey Neumayer
This pineapple simple syrup is the perfect way to enjoy the fresh flavor of pineapples on anything you can imagine! It packs the juicy sweet and tropical flavor of ripe pineapple into a liquid syrup that adds a pineapple punch to all of your favorite drinks!
500gpineappleabout 1/2 of a whole pineapple, or 3 1/2 cups
200gsugargranulated
227gwaterfiltered
1TBSPlemon juiceoptional, but helps the flavor POP!
Instructions
Add 200g sugar (1 cup) to 227g of water (1 cup) in a 1.5-quart saucepan.
Cook over medium-low heat until sugar is completely dissolved.
While the sugar is dissolving, cut top and skin off the pineapple, then cut it in half.
Cut 1/2 of the pineapple into 1-inch chunks, including the core. You should have about 500g of pineapple, or 3 1/2 cups.
Add in the pineapple chunks to the sugar-water mix, which should be at a low simmer by now, and cook over medium heat at a simmer for 20 - 30 minutes. Some water will evaporate, this is okay!
Remove from heat and allow to cool for 15-20 minutes.
Strain the mix using a stainless steel mesh strainer. Discard the solids (or use them in a smoothie, or blend them into a sauce for desserts).
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two weeks, or freeze for longer storage.
Notes
If you need to rapidly cool your syrup for immediate use, you can set the container in an ice bath to bring the temperature down quickly!