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Tepache made from pineapple
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Tepache Recipe

A healthy fermented drink from Mexico made from pineapple scraps.
Course Drinks
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword pineapple
Prep Time 5 minutes
Calories 69kcal
Cost $0.80

Equipment

  • 1 Cheesecloth

Ingredients

  • 2 liters water
  • 8 oz Piloncillo (or brown sugar)
  • 1 pcs Pineapple - peels and core only
  • 1 Cinnamon stick

Instructions

  • Heat the water in a large pot and remove it from heat once it starts to boil.
    2 liters water
  • Add the piloncillo or brown sugar while the water is hot and stir until it's completely dissolved.
    8 oz Piloncillo (or brown sugar)
  • Pour the sugar and water mix into a large mason jar and add pineapple scraps and the cinnamon stick.
    1 pcs Pineapple - peels and core only, 1 Cinnamon stick
  • Don't close the glass with the lid put the cheesecloth on top. That ensures that the mix can breathe during the fermentation process.
  • After waiting for two to three days, you can serve your Tepache. Pour it over ice and enjoy a healthy drink.

Nutrition

Serving: 8oz | Calories: 69kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 2g | Sodium: 4mg