Summer is here, and what better way to enjoy it than with a refreshing homemade pineapple juice?
This recipe calls for the pineapple skin and core, not the actual fruit. It's a healthy twist, and delicious way to use the leftovers that you would normally throw away.
All you need is a whole pineapple, spices and water.
Homemade Pineapple Juice With A Cinnamon Twist
Serves 10-12
Ingredients
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- 1 whole pineapple
- 10-12 cups of water
- 1-2 cinnamon sticks
- 10-15 cloves
- (optional) 1/2-3/4 cup of panela*, brown sugar, or whatever sweetener you like.
*Panela is also known as piloncillo, raspadura, chancaca, or brown sugar cane.
Directions
Cut off the pineapple skin and cutting the pineapple in half.
Cut out the core.
Combine the skin and core into a large pot with water.
Bring to a boil and simmer partly covered for about an hour, stirring occasionally.
Let cool down, then strain.
Refrigerate to allow the spices and pineapple flavor to concentrate.
It's quick and easy and a new way to enjoy pineapple juice.
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