Spiced Pineapple Jam

This tropical jam combines sweet pineapple with warm spices like cinnamon and star anise. It’s an exotic spread that brings sunshine to your breakfast table.

Ingredients

• 4 cups diced pineapple
• 3 cups sugar
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 2 whole star anise

Instructions

1. Combine pineapple, sugar and lemon juice in a preserving pan and let sit for 15 minutes.
2. Add cinnamon stick and star anise and bring to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves.
3. Simmer until pineapple becomes translucent and jam thickens, about 25 minutes.
4. Remove spices. Fill sterilized jars leaving 1/4-inch headspace.
5. Process jars in boiling water for 10 minutes. Cool before labeling.

Spread this jam on toast or use it as a glaze for ham and grilled chicken. Its spiced aroma will transport you to the tropics.