I couldn’t let summertime pass by without sharing my ultimate homemade pineapple juice recipe. You’ll find yourself serving it for breakfast, lunch, and backyard parties. Absolutely thirst-quenching anytime you want a refreshing tropical drink. Besides tasting great, this beverage is healthy. I’m no doctor, but experts say it has lots of vitamin C for an immune booster. And with anti-inflammatory properties, what’s not to love about this golden tropical beauty? 💛
Recipe Ingredients
How to Make Pineapple Juice
Cut the Pineapple
Cut the Ends – Using a long, sharp knife, start by slicing off the top and bottom of the pineapple. Peel – Cut off the thick outer layer (the peel). Slice – Lay the pineapple on its side and slice it, coring each slice as you go. Chunks – Finally, chop it into chunks.
Make the Juice
Puree – Toss the pineapple chunks in a food processor or blender, together with the water and sugar (if using). Blend until you have a smooth puree with no chunks of fruit. Strain the juice using a fine sieve or cheesecloth. Be sure to press or squeeze out all the juice from the fruit fiber. (But you can leave the pulp in the juice if you prefer.) Taste Test – Give it a taste and adjust the sweetness and thickness by adding more water or sugar. Serve immediately over ice and garnish with pineapple chunks, lemon wedges, or mint leaves.
Recipe Variations
Tips and Tricks
Make-Ahead Instructions
You can easily make this juice a day ahead. Just follow the instructions and store the juice in a covered pitcher in the fridge until ready to use it.
Serving and Storage Instructions
Serve fresh pineapple juice cold, preferably poured over ice cubes. It should stay good in the fridge for three days if stored in a pitcher with a lid. You can also freeze pineapple juice. Store it in an airtight container, leaving at least ½ inch of headspace at the top so the juice can expand as it freezes. It should last for three months. When ready to use it, simply defrost it in the fridge the night before serving.
What Goes With Pineapple Juice
I love a cold glass of pineapple juice with plantain chips and mango salsa. But it also goes great with any meal with a tropical flair. I also like pairing this juice with Jamaican curry shrimp, jibarito, or Cajun stuffed chicken. 🤤
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