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Tepache de Piña

Cultural Context

Tepache de Piña is a traditional Mexican beverage made from fermented pineapple peels and sweetened with sugar and spices. It originated as a way to utilize leftover pineapple scraps, showcasing the resourcefulness of Mexican cuisine. This refreshing drink is often enjoyed during festivities and gatherings, embodying the spirit of communal celebration. In modern times, tepache has gained popularity beyond Mexico, with variations appearing in bars and restaurants worldwide, often served as a refreshing alternative to beer.

MexicanMXdrink
15 min
easy
6 servings
Servings4
pineapple peel from 1 large ripe pineapple
2 piloncillos (or panela or brown sugar)
2 cloves
1 stick of cinnamon
2 liters of water
ice

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

cinnamon

🥗Healthier: cinnamon sticks

💰Cheaper: ground cinnamon

Ground cinnamon is more accessible and less expensive.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean

💰Cheaper: vanilla essence

Vanilla essence is a more affordable option.

1

Wash the pineapple thoroughly and remove the green leaves, discarding them.

2

Peel the pineapple completely, using the peel for the tepache.

3

Transfer the pineapple peel to a container (preferably a wooden barrel for better fermentation).

4

Add 2 piloncillos (or panela or brown sugar) to the container.

5

Add 2 cloves and a stick of cinnamon (cut in half) to the container.

6

Pour in 2 liters of water and cover the container with a cloth, tying it with kitchen thread.

7

Let it ferment in a cool, dark place for about 3 to 4 days.

8

After 3 days, check for foam, indicating successful fermentation, and remove the pineapple peels, discarding them.

9

Strain the liquid through a strainer into a jug.

10

Add enough ice to the jug and pour in half of the strained tepache.

11

Dilute with water to taste, adjusting for strength as desired.

Cooking Techniques

fermentingstraining

Equipment Needed

wooden containerstrainerjug

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Pineapple TepacheTepache
Local Name: Tepache de Piña

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