Pineapple Freezer Jam

Pineapple Freezer Jam is a fun and tropical twist on your every day jam. Sweet, with a bright and fresh pineapple flavor, this jam is made on the stove top in minutes and will keep in the freezer for a year.

If you're a fan of pineapple, you'll love this freezer jam recipe. It's easy to make and doesn't require any canning equipment! Freezer jam is stored in the freezer or refrigerator, making it easy to prepare and enjoy all year long.

All you'll need for this recipe is pineapple, sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Cornstarch is used to thicken the jam without having to purchase a special ingredient like pectin.

Enjoy this pineapple jam on toast for breakfast, added to a batch of homemade ice cream, or on top of baked brie as a party appetizer.

What is freezer jam?

What exactly is freezer jam, and how is it different than regular jam?

Freezer jam is stored in the freezer, instead of on the shelf in your pantry or in the refrigerator. When you're ready to use it, your jam can be transferred to the refrigerator and will last for several weeks.

But, it has a much shorter shelf life than traditional canned jams or store bought jams.

You may be thinking, "why make freezer jam?" The benefit of freezer jam is that it's easy to make and takes much less time than traditional canning.

Freezer jam is made in just a few minutes with fresh, seasonal fruits. Your jam retains that fresh fruit flavor, even after months in the freezer.

Do I need to sterilize my jars?

Since this jam is not shelf stable, you do not need to sterilize your jars. Regular, clean jars are sufficient.

However, if you’d like to sterilize your jars as an additional precaution, you are welcome to do so.

Sterilizing is something that is done in canning to remove bacteria, yeast, or fungi on your jars before filling them with cooked fruits or vegetables. This is done because canned foods are meant to be stored at room temperature for long periods of time. Those jars need to be free of bacteria, which would cause your food to spoil over time.

Since freezer jam is stored in the refrigerator or freezer at all times, there is no need to sterilize your jars beforehand.

This jam recipe is not shelf stable. I repeat – not shelf stable! It must be stored in the refrigerator or freezer, and is not a replacement for a traditional canning recipe for shelf stable jams.

Jam uses

If you don't eat a lot of toast, there are still many uses for jam. Top pancakes, waffles, or french toast with a spoonful of jam. Jam can also be used as an ice cream topping.

Or, try my recipe for homemade jam popsicles - substitute the strawberry jam with pineapple jam!

Love making yogurt parfaits? Add a dollop of pineapple jam to your next cup of yogurt. You can also add a spoonful of jam to smoothies before blending, adding an extra layer of fresh fruit flavor.

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