This Pineapple Syrup is infused with flavor from fresh pineapple and sweetened with sugar. It’s great added to pancakes, and even as a soak for cakes. I love using this simple pineapple syrup on pretty much anything — especially chicken! It adds the perfect tropical twist to any dish.
Since this recipe can be used in a variety of dishes, it’s easy to customize. Don’t be afraid to experiment and make it your own! It stores well and is inexpensive, too. This is why I always have some in my kitchen.
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Why You’ll Love This Pineapple Simple Syrup Recipe
- Just 3 ingredients: All you need is fresh pineapple, water, and sugar. It’s so easy and cheap!
- Use it sweet or savory: From desserts to breakfasts or your favorite protein, this homemade syrup pairs well with so many recipes adding tropical flavor.
- Ready in 20 minutes: It takes less than a half hour to make this homemade pineapple simple syrup recipe.
Ingredients
These are the only ingredients you need to make homemade pineapple simple syrup. I always have sugar on hand, so you just have to pick up a fresh, ripe pineapple from the grocery store to get started.
- Pineapple: Ensure that the pineapple you choose is nice and ripe without any brown spots on the inside. I just do a rough chop on the pineapple since it will be strained from the finished product.
- Water: This is one of the main ingredients of any simple syrup. It thickens when cooked with sugar.
- Sugar: I keep this recipe simple and use granulated white sugar. It adds sweetness to the syrup. Turn this into a pineapple skinny syrup by using a sugar substitute.
See the recipe card below for exact ingredient amounts, nutritional information, and detailed instructions.
Variations
- Pineapple Brown Sugar: Swap the white sugar for brown sugar to give your syrup a deep molasses flavor.
- Pineapple Ginger: Make a pineapple ginger syrup by grating fresh ginger into the saucepan to infuse the syrup with a spicy flavor.
- Pineapple Jalapeno: You can add heat by adding fresh jalapenos to the syrup. Just don’t forget to strain the peppers out before storing the syrup.
How to Make Pineapple Simple Syrup
Here are the instructions on how to make this easy homemade simple syrup. There is minimal preparation involved making this recipe a breeze.
Step 1: Add the ingredients to a small saucepan. Combine the pineapple chunks, water, and sugar in a medium saucepan.
Step 2: Bring to medium heat. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat. Then, immediately turn it down.
Step 3: Simmer on low. Cook the syrup on low for about 10-15 minutes or until the pineapple has softened.
Step 4: Cool and strain the syrup. Allow the syrup to completely cool to room temperature before moving on. Once cooled, pour the syrup through a mesh strainer or cheesecloth to remove the pineapple pulp.
⭐️ Hint: This fruit syrup is ready to use as soon as it is cooled and stained. There is no need to chill it first.
Looking for more simple syrup recipes? Try this homemade Banana Syrup next.
Serving Suggestions
- Use it in your favorite pineapple cocktail recipes. Add it to a tropical drink like a Mango Mai Tai and Orange Gin and Tonic Cocktail or make a homemade fresh pineapple syrup cocktail. You can also mix it with some club soda for a simple mocktail.
- Add some pineapple flavoring to Mango Pancakes or Hawaiian Bread French Toast.
- Make a marinade for Sous Vide Pork Loin Roast and Sous Vide Chicken Thighs and add this pineapple simple syrup for sweetness. It pairs great with chicken and pork!
Tips
- Cook it low: Don’t raise the heat too high or you will risk burning your syrup.
- Use good jars: Seal and store the syrup properly to ensure the best shelf life. I recommend clean and sterilized jars or glass bottles with a tight-fitting lid.
- Storage: Store the syrup in a tightly sealed mason jar or glass bottle in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
Recipe FAQs
Yes. I recommend draining the pineapple juice before making the syrup. Too much liquid will prevent it from reducing and thickening.
I suggest only storing it in the refrigerator. Since it is made with fresh fruit, there is a high risk of it spoiling if it is left out.
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Fresh Pineapple Syrup
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh pineapple chopped
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine the chopped fresh pineapple, water, and granulated sugar.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir the mixture until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 10-15 minutes, or until the pineapple pieces have softened and released their juices.
- Use a potato masher or the back of a spoon to mash the pineapple pieces further and extract more flavor.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the pineapple syrup cool to room temperature.
- Once cooled, strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth to remove any solids and obtain a smooth syrup.
- Transfer the pineapple simple syrup to a clean glass jar or bottle for storage.
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Notes
- Cook it low: Don’t raise the heat too high or you will risk burning your pineapple syrup.
- Use good jars: Sealing the syrup and storing it properly will ensure the best shelf life. I recommend a clean and sterilized glass far or bottle with a tight-fitting lid.
- Storage: Store this pineapple syrup in a tightly sealed mason jar or glass bottle in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
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