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A bottle of pineapple simple syrup sits on a wooden cutting board next to a pile of pineapple chunks. There are pineapples in the background, including a sliced half of a pineapple.

Pineapple Simple Syrup (for Drinks + More!)

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!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Drinks, Simple Syrup
Cuisine American
Servings 16 ounces
Calories 64 kcal

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Equipment

  • 1 1.5-quart saucepan non-reactive, like stainless steel or enameled cast iron
  • 1 fine mesh strainer non-reactive, stainless steel
  • 1 2-cup glass measuring cup for straining
  • 1 airtight storage bottle
  • 1 kitchen scale optional
  • 1 chefs knife
  • 1 cutting board

Ingredients
  

  • 500 g pineapple about 1/2 of a whole pineapple, or 3 1/2 cups
  • 200 g sugar granulated, 1 cup
  • 237 g water filtered, 1 cup
  • 1 TBSP lemon juice optional, but helps the flavor POP!

Instructions
 

  • Combine sugar and water over medium-low heat. Add sugar and water in a 1.5-quart saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat until sugar is completely dissolved.
    200 g sugar, 237 g water
  • Prep pineapple. 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.
    500 g pineapple
  • Add pineapple to syrup base. Add in the pineapple chunks to the sugar-water mix and infuse the fruit into the syrup over medium-low heat for 20-30 minutes. Don't let the heat get too high or let the syrup boil, a low simmer is okay!
  • Cool. Remove from heat and allow to cool for 15-20 minutes.
  • Strain. 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. 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!

Nutrition

Calories: 64kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 0.2gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.004gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.01gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.004gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 35mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 18IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.1mg
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Keyword: pineapple, simple syrup