Delicious Pineapple Jam – A Flavor of Vietnamese Tet (Lunar New Year)

As Tet approaches, it is the time when we can enjoy a warm and gathering atmosphere with our family. Let us go to the kitchen with Bao Minh to show off our skills in making whole pineapple jam delicious and exotic!

 

Pineapple jam

Pineapple jam is a very popular type of traditional jam and has a distinctive flavor. It has a natural aroma and the special sweetness of pineapple. Pineapple jam is usually made from ripe pineapple, processed into a soft and delicious chewy jam.

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Many people love pineapple jam because of its unique flavor and sweetness. However, the flavor and evaluation of pineapple jam still depend on the cooking method and each person's taste. If you like the sweet and soft flavor of pineapple, then pineapple jam can be a delicious choice to enjoy during Tet and other occasions.

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Ingredients for making pineapple jam 

 Ripe pineapple: 1 fruit

 Sugar: 150g

 Alum: 5g

How to choose fresh and delicious pineapple

• Choose pineapples with a bright yellow color from the stem to the bottom, or with a few small green spots. Those are the ones that are ripe and sweet.
•  You should choose fruits with large eyes and as few eyes as possible so that after peeling, the pineapple still retains a thick flesh.
• Do not choose pineapples that are still green, as these are unripe and sour.
• Pineapples with a short shape (round, plump shape) usually have more flesh than long pineapples (long cylindrical shape).
• To choose a quality pineapple, choose ones that are neither too hard nor too soft. The pineapple should not have mold or water leaking on the skin, as this may indicate that the pineapple is no longer fresh and may be spoiled.

 

 

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How to make chewy pineapple jam 

Preparing the pineapple

After peeling, remove the eyes of the pineapple, then wash the pineapple with water.

Next, cut the pineapple into round slices, with a thickness of 1.2 to 1.5cm.

 

 

Use a pineapple corer tool to completely remove the hard pineapple core.

Dissolve 5g of alum in 700ml of water, then soak the pineapple in the alum solution for 6 hours and place it in the refrigerator.

Small tip:

Do not use overly ripe pineapple, as it will be too soft and the jam will not be delicious.

Soak pineapple with alum before making jam to increase the chewiness of the pineapple jam.

Sun-drying and soaking pineapple with sugar

After soaking with alum, take the pineapple out and wash it again with water.

Next, place the washed pineapple pieces out in the sun for about 3 hours to let the pineapple dry a bit.

After the pineapple has become slightly wilted, soak the pineapple with sugar. 

Sprinkle 150g of sugar evenly over 300g of pineapple and marinate for 3 to 4 hours, helping the sugar penetrate into the pineapple and create a sweet flavor for the jam.

 

 

Cooking pineapple jam

Place the pan on the stove and add the marinated pineapple mixture. Simmer on low heat for about 30-35 minutes until all the sugar has evaporated.

During the cooking process, make sure to stir evenly to avoid burning or sticking to the pan. When the sugar has evaporated, the pineapple jam will have the appropriate sweetness and chewiness.

Finished product

The whole pineapple jam after completion will have a soft and chewy texture and the characteristic sweet flavor of pineapple.

 

 

Bao Minh – Leaving a mark of traditional confectionery on the market

Bao Minh, a famous traditional confectionery brand in Vietnam, was established in 2006. Bao Minh has become one of the leading brands in producing and distributing traditional confectionery on the Vietnamese market.

All of Bao Minh's products carry within them quintessence, sweetness, and integrity. From the process of selecting ingredients to the production process, Bao Minh always focuses on bringing the best quality products to customers.

Bao Minh's famous brand in the field of confectionery is built through traditional product lines such as 'bánh chả', 'bánh khảo', 'bánh cốm', 'bánh phu thê', peanut candy, 'kèo dồi', 'chè lam'... You can find and buy Bao Minh products at many large and small stores and supermarkets nationwide, such as BigC, Winmart, Lotte...

Not only are the ingredients quality, the production and processing procedures modern and food safety guaranteed, but the product packaging is also emphasized by Bao Minh. Every product Bao Minh releases has quality, beautiful, sophisticated, and polite packaging suitable for gifting on special occasions.

For more information and to purchase, you can contact Bao Minh via phone number:

Phone: 0936 445 616.