A rich and flavorful simple syrup made of fresh pineapple and Demerara sugar; - Perfect for tropical Rum cocktails.
Course Syrup
Cuisine Caribbean
Keyword pineapple
Prep Time 5 minutesminutes
Cook Time 20 minutesminutes
Resting time 12 hourshours
Servings 1
Cost $4
Ingredients
1½cupsFresh and ripe pineapple
⅔cupsDemerara sugar
150mlWater
1pinchSalt
1tbspVodka(optional)
Instructions
First, you have to remove the rind of the pineapple and make sure to remove the core, too. Then, cut the fruit into small cubes of about half an inch in size.
Put the pineapple into a saucepan and add the sugar. Gently mix both until the sugar covers all the pineapple pieces.
Let the mix sit overnight so the sugar can pull the juices out of the fruit.
The next day you will see pure pineapple syrup separating from the fruit.
Add water and salt, turn the stove to low heat and stir gently until all the sugar dissolves, then turn off the heat. But remember: don't boil the mix as you only need the sugar to dissolve.
Finally, strain your cooled down syrup into a sterilized bottle and store it in the fridge.You can add a bit of Vodka, as needed, to it to make it last longer.
Use it up in two weeks (4 weeks when using Vodka).