Pineapple Jelly Recipe | Easy homemade Pineapple Jelly | Pineapple Dessert | Samia's Kitchen

gelatin

🥗Healthier: agar-agar

💰Cheaper: pectin

Agar-agar is plant-based and suitable for vegans.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Honey adds flavor and is a natural sweetener.

pineapple juice

🥗Healthier: fresh pineapple puree

💰Cheaper: canned pineapple juice

Fresh puree enhances flavor and nutrients.

lemon juice

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lime juice provides a similar acidity.

Prepare a mold by lightly greasing it with oil.

Dissolve gelatin in warm water, stirring until fully dissolved.

Combine pineapple juice, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan.

Heat the mixture over medium heat until sugar dissolves, about 3-4 minutes.

Remove from heat and stir in the dissolved gelatin until well combined.

Add salt and mix thoroughly.

Pour the mixture into the prepared mold.

Add pineapple chunks evenly throughout the mixture.

Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until set completely.

Once set, carefully unmold the jelly onto a serving plate.

Slice and serve chilled, optionally garnished with fresh pineapple.

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