Make Pineapple Cider at home: 5 ingredient recipe
This delightful non-alcohol beverage is a perfect blend of tangy pineapple sweetness and a hint of spice, making it an ideal thirst-quencher for warm days.
- 1 pineapple (ripe, peeled and cubed)
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 4 cloves
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (fresh)
- 4 cups water
- ice cubes (for serving)
- Add to saucepan
In a large saucepan, combine the cubed pineapple, water, cinnamon stick, and cloves.
- Boil then simmer
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat. Once it starts boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 30 minutes. Stir occasionally with a wooden spoon to infuse the flavors.
- Take off the heat
After 30 minutes, remove the saucepan from the heat and let the mixture cool down to room temperature.
- Strain
Once cooled, use a mesh strainer to strain the pineapple mixture into a pitcher or glass jar. Press down on the pineapple solids to extract as much liquid as possible.
- Add flavor to preference
Stir in the honey and fresh lemon juice into the strained liquid. Adjust the sweetness with more honey if needed.
- Refrigerate
Cover the pitcher or glass jar and refrigerate the Pineapple Cider for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve
To serve, fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the chilled Pineapple Cider over them. Optionally, garnish with a pineapple wedge or a cinnamon stick.
- Enjoy
Enjoy your homemade Pineapple Cider and share this refreshing tropical delight with friends and family!
If you prefer a bit of fizziness in your cider, you can add some sparkling water or soda just before serving.
curated by Evelyn Brownlee, a renowned horticulture expert and researcher. With a deep passion for pineapples and years of experience in the field, Evelyn has dedicated her expertise to provide you with the most comprehensive and up-to-date information about this tropical delight.
