A pineapple a day keeps the doctor away…no? I’m going with it because I’m obsessed with this homemade pineapple juice recipe. It’s refreshing, hydrating, delicious, and oh so nutritious. It’s also easy to make with only 4 steps - and can be made in under 20 minutes.
Recipe Ingredients
1 Large Pineapple
¼ cup water
Recipe Tools
- Food processor
- Cheesecloth
- Strainer
How To Make Pineapple Juice
Step 1: Core and peel the pineapple. Cut the pineapple into cubes.
Step 2: Add the cubed pineapple and water into a food processor or blender. Blend for a few minutes until the mixture is completely smooth.
Step 3: Position a colander over a large bowl, then line the colander with a cheesecloth. Pour the pineapple juice into the cheesecloth. Gather the ends of the cheesecloth and squeeze to extract as much juice as possible.
Step 4: Pour into glasses to serve, and enjoy!
Benefits Of Fresh Pineapple Juice
Once you make your own pineapple juice, you’ll never go back to store-bought. Aside from tasting amazing, pineapple juice is packed with vitamin C, B6, iron, potassium, and magnesium. It can also improve digestion, and immunity, and help with inflammation.
Another huge benefit of making juice is avoiding all of the added sugars and preservatives bottled or canned juice often has.
Optional Add-ins
Other flavors such as cherries, oranges, limes, or lemon juice can be added to the blender to create flavored pineapple juice. You can use coconut water in place of water if you’d prefer.
FAQs
What To Do With The Leftover Pineapple Pulp?
- Take advantage of leftover pulp and put it in your next smoothie, make ice cubes or popsicles out of it, or top your coconut or vanilla yogurt with it. However, if you like pulp you do not need to strain the juice.
How Much Sugar Is In This Recipe?
- Pineapple has a higher sugar content than some other fruits containing about 16 grams of sugar per 1 cup.
Can You Freeze Pineapple Juice?
- Yes! Pineapple juice freezes well in an airtight container for up to 8 months.
Can I Make This In A Juicer?
- You can use a juicer for your pineapple juice. Just make sure to cut your pineapple into small enough chunks that it will fit through your juicer chute.
How To Pick The Best Pineapple
- Choose a pineapple that is slightly yellow and smells sweet. You can also pull some of the fronds off of the top. If they break off easily, the pineapple is ready.
Expert Tips & Tricks
- Fresh pineapple juice will stay good in the fridge for 3 days
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📖 Recipe
Homemade Pineapple Juice
Equipment
- 1 Food Processor
- 1 Cheesecloth
- 1 Strainer
Ingredients
- 1 large pineapple
- ¼ cup water (you can use coconut water instead of water if you prefer)
Instructions
- Core and peel the pineapple. Cut the pineapple into cubes.
- Add the cubed pineapple and water into a food processor or blender. Blend for a few minutes until the mixture is completely smooth.
- Position a colander over a large bowl, then line the colander with a cheesecloth. Pour the pineapple juice into the cheesecloth. Gather the ends of the cheesecloth and squeeze to extract as much juice as possible.
- Pour into glasses to serve, and enjoy!
Notes
- You can add other flavors such as cherries, oranges, limes, etc into the blender to create flavored pineapple juice
- If you like pulp you do not need to strain the juice
- Will stay good in the fridge for 3 days
- You can use coconut water in place of water if you’d prefer
- Choose a pineapple that is slightly yellow and smells sweet. You can also pull some of the fronds off of the top. If they break off easily, the pineapple is ready.
Nutrition
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