Description
Indulge in the sweet and tangy flavors of this delightful Pineapple Upside Down Cake Jam. Perfect for spreading on toast or using as a filling in your favorite baked treats.
Ingredients
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For the Jam:
- 2 cups crushed pineapple (with juice)
- 1 1/2 cups brown sugar (packed)
- 1/4 cup maraschino cherry juice
- 1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherries
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 (3-ounce) box pineapple gelatin
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 pouch (3 ounces) liquid fruit pectin
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, combine the crushed pineapple, brown sugar, cherry juice, lemon juice, and cinnamon. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Once boiling, stir in chopped maraschino cherries and simmer for 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in pineapple gelatin, liquid pectin, and vanilla extract until fully dissolved and combined.
- Ladle hot jam into sterilized jars, leaving 1/4 inch of headspace. Seal and process in a boiling water bath for canning or refrigerate for up to 3 weeks.
Notes
- This jam tastes just like pineapple upside down cake in a jar!
- For a stronger cherry flavor, add extra chopped maraschino cherries.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
