Zero-Preservative Pineapple Jam For Your Breads, Croissants, And More

By Garima Johar

May 14, 2026

Fruity jams are a great way to add a sparkle to your bread or baked treats. To get the tropical sweetness in a jar, make pineapple jam this season. Here’s a step-by-step recipe to make the jam at home.

Ingredients

2 cups chopped pineapple ¾ cups sugar 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Step 1

Take a pineapple and finely chop or grate the fruit.

Step 2

Heat the pieces in a pan and add sugar and lemon juice till the mixture boils.

Step 3

Add vanilla extract and let it simmer for an hour till the jam thickens.

Step 4

Once you get your desired consistency, store it in an air-tight container.