So here it is another 90 degree day and I found myself in the kitchen canning again. I had planned on making more strawberry jam (we’re already low!) this time with the addition of some vanilla bean – but those pesky berries were just not cooperating. So what could I do? It was time to make another Adult Jam!
I had the idea to make this a couple weeks ago when I found a recipe for Pina Colada Jelly. I love strawberry coladas, but unless it’s natural coconut I’m not big on the flavor. I grabbed my bottle of pineapple rum and got to mixing. This is going to be delicious over vanilla ice cream! Just remember, this has a high alcohol content so I wouldn’t suggest giving it to anyone who is underage! YUM!
Ingredients
- 2 Cans of Crushed or Chunk Pineapple
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/2 cup pineapple rum
- 4 tbsp lemon juice
- Juice from 1 Lime (cut in half and SQUEEZE)
- 1/2 tsp fresh lime zest
- 2 cups sugar
- 3 tablespoons Ball flex-batch Classic pectin
Directions
- Prepare your cans and lids. You will need eight (6) six ounce jars (or 3 pint jars). Measure out your sugar and place in a large bowl, set aside for later use.
- In a Medium Stock pot add your canned pineapple, orange juice, pineapple rum, lemon juice, lime juice and zest. Heat to a rolling boil.
- Once the fruit mixture is boiling add your sugar in all at once. Return to a rolling boil. Continue to boil and stir continuously for 3 minutes.
- Remove your jars from their hot bath set on a clean towel. Ladle in your hot jam into the jars leaving at least 1/4 inch space.
- Clean the rim of your jar and place the lids on. Finger tighten the collar band on your jars. Don’t over tighten them.
- Return your jars into the stock pot and cover with the lid. Process in a rolling boil water bath for 10 minutes.
- Remove from the boiling water without tipping. Allow to cool for 12-24 hours in a draft free space.
This is more a dessert topping than a jelly you would use on your sandwich. Let me know if you make it and how you like it!
For another Adult Preserve check out the recipe for Red Wine Jelly!
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What size can of pineapple?
I made this jam only I didnt have pineapple rum. I used Rum with Collins Mai Tai and Collins Sweet and Sour Mix. I had a small amount of strawberries I cooked separately to put on top so it would resemble a drink like presence.
I turned out very tasty. I did the same for pineapple chunks so those could be used in drinks omitting the strawberries on top. Everything turned out nicely for a first attempt at this.
Thank you for sharing this idea.