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    Whisk Affair » Recipes » Global Beverages » Homemade Fresh Pineapple Juice

    Published: May 12, 2021 | Last Updated On: Sep 27, 2023 by Neha Mathur | This post may contain affiliate links. I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Homemade Fresh Pineapple Juice

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    Make this super refreshing and easy fresh pineapple juice at home in under 10 minutes. It is sweet and tangy with that perfect amount of tartness. This nutrient-rich beverage is apt to freshen you up in summer (vegan, gluten-free).

    Fresh pineapple juice served in a glass.
    Jump to:
    • About Homemade Pineapple Juice
    • Health Benefits Of Fresh Pineapple Juice
    • Ingredients & Substitutes
    • How To Make Pineapple Juice
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Variations
    • Storage Suggestions
    • You Might Also Like
    • Recipe Card

    About Homemade Pineapple Juice

    Fresh Pineapple Juice is a sweet and tart tropical delight made using just 3 ingredients – fresh pineapple, granulated white sugar, and black salt.

    Water is added to adjust the consistency, and ice cubes make it nice, chilled, and apt for a hot sunny day. It is quick, easy, and super refreshing.

    I added a little sugar while making the juice, but you can avoid it if you are cutting down on the sugar or the pineapple is super sweet.

    Sip this juice between meals, serve it as an evening snack, or enjoy a chilled glass with breakfast. I love to serve it for my backyard parties or BBQs too. It will surely freshen you up, along with keeping you hydrated.

    The best part about making it at home is that it is free of added color, preservatives, and other chemicals.

    When made at home, you can always control the sugar in the juice or even completely avoid adding it for health reasons.

    Also, the taste of bottled juices can never match the taste of fresh juice prepared at home. It is also super economical to make it at home, and when it comes together in under 10 minutes, there is no looking back.

    This raw pineapple juice recipe is vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free too.

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    • Pineapple Basundi
    • Virgin Pineapple Mojito

    Health Benefits Of Fresh Pineapple Juice

    Pineapple juice has many health benefits. It is rich in fiber and minerals like potassium, manganese, calcium, and phosphorus.

    It is low in calories, helps digestion, and improves gut health. Pineapple helps with digestive-related problems such as constipation, diarrhea, and irritable bowel syndrome.

    Pineapple is rich in vitamin C; drinking one glass of it gives you 30% of your daily Vit C requirement. It boosts your immune system, which is very important for the overall growth of your body.

    Bromelain, present in pineapples, can fight free radicals and cancerous cells. It boosts the immune system and is rich in antioxidants. As a result, it reduces the risk of cancer.

    It improves blood circulation, lowers blood pressure, and reduces the risk of a heart attack. You can see more details here.

    Ingredients & Substitutes

    Pineapple juice ingredients.

    Pineapple – Choose fresh ripe pineapples to juice. To save time and effort, you can also buy pre-cut pineapple.

    Sugar – Sugar is optional. Add it only if you feel it’s needed. Sometimes the pineapple is very sweet and needs no extra sweetener. You can also replace sugar with honey or maple syrup.

    Black Salt – This ingredient will take your regular homemade juice to another level. Try it and thank me later!

    Add regular salt and ground black pepper for that extra taste. Adding mint leaves and ginger is also a good option.

    How To Make Pineapple Juice

    Prepare The Pineapple

    Start by preparing the pineapple. Lay a medium-sized ripe pineapple on its side, chop off the top and bottom parts, and expose the flesh.

    Top of the pineapple chopped.
    Bottom of the pineapple chopped.

    Now keep the pineapple upright and cut the skin off the flesh along with the eyes.

    Pineapple kept upright on the chopping board.
    Peeled pineapple.

    Cut the peeled pineapple into slices and then chop the slices into 1-inch pieces.

    Pineapple cut into slices.

    Juice The Pineapple

    Add the pineapple pieces to a blender jar with 1 cup of water, 2 tablespoon sugar, and ¼ teaspoon black salt. Don’t add sugar if the pineapple is very sweet.

    Pineapple pieces, water, sugar and black salt added to a blender.

    Blend until smooth.

    Blend until smooth.

    Strain the juice using a fine-mesh strainer. Be sure to press out all the juice by pressing the pulp with the back of a spoon or a spatula. Discard the residual pulp as it is very fibrous.

    Mixture passed through a fine mesh strainer.
    Pressed with a spatula.

    Pour the juice into serving glasses. Add a few ice cubes, and garnish with mint leaves and pineapple wedge. Serve immediately.

    Note – If you make the juice in a slow juicer, load it with chunks of pineapple and juice as per the instructions. Add sugar and salt to the ready juice and stir until combined.

    Ready fresh pineapple juice.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How to pick up the best pineapple to juice?

    Smelling its base is the best way to pick up a ripe, juicy pineapple. If it smells sweet and fruity, it can be cut and juiced. If there is no smell, then it’s not ripe yet. Sometimes the smell is very vinegary, meaning it has gone too far.

    Sometimes the color of the pineapple could be misleading. Some pineapples are ripe even when green, and some are still raw even if they are yellow.

    The pineapple should also feel heavy for its size and yield slightly to pressure. Discard the ones with soft spots, which is a sign of bruising.

    Underripe pineapple is tasteless, not juicy, and harmful to eat, so keep this in mind while buying it.

    Leave it on the counter for 2-3 days if it doesn’t look ripe. It will ripen.

    Is the pineapple core edible?

    Most of us think it is not, and as a result, we discard it. But the core is edible and filled with fiber, manganese, bromelain, and vitamin C. As it is hard, it is not perfect for juice, but you can cut it into small pieces and consume it.

    Make sure to have it in smaller quantities, as consuming too much might numb your tongue and cause irritation.

    Can you drink pineapple juice every day?

    Yes, you can drink it every day but make sure you do not overdo it. Because of the presence of bromelain, it can cause rashes, vomiting, or diarrhea. It is also high in sugar, which means too many calories if consumed daily.

    Although you can drink it every day, I always suggest you choose different fruits for your daily juicing, as every fruit has a different set of nutrients, and consuming variations of fruits will help you get the daily dose of all those essential vitamins and minerals.  

    Will it help you lose weight?

    Pineapple is full of fibers and makes you full very fast, hence controlling overeating. Readymade juices have this fiber removed, and so what is left is mostly fruit sugar. But when you make the juice at home, most of the fiber is retained, and you feel full after drinking a glass of this juice. And this prevents you from eating more which aids in weight loss.

    To make this juice even healthier, skip the straining process and drink the juice with more fiber.

    Pineapple juice mixed with orange juice, apple cider vinegar, and honey is a sure-shot weight loss remedy. It reduces belly fat and shrinks the stomach. You can make it unsweetened if you wish to.

    Will it help with constipation?

    Since homemade pineapple juice contains fibers, it is a natural laxative. It also has an enzyme that helps in improving bowel function.

    Variations

    You can experiment with the flavors and prepare some interesting variations for yourself. Some of them are,

    Pineapple Orange Cranberry – Mix it with part orange juice or cranberry juice for a tasty twist.

    Pineapple Lemonade – Add in some freshly squeezed lemon juice and make yourself a refreshing lemonade.

    Boozy Twist – Add vodka or coconut rum like Malibu for a boozy tropical twist.

    Tropical Mocktail – Add blue curacao and coconut water for a funky mocktail.

    Pineapple Ginger – Add some ginger, salt, and pepper for a unique and distinct taste.

    You can also use this juice to make pineapple margaritas, pineapple mojitos, or mimosas.

    Use it to make zesty salad dressing or ice cream floats.

    Storage Suggestions

    Fresh pineapple juice stays good in the refrigerator for almost 3 to 5 days when stored in an airtight container, but it loses its freshness and flavor.

    That’s why I recommend you make it fresh. And if you have leftovers, consume them within 24 hours.

    It can be frozen in any freezer-safe container for 4-5 months.

    Just thaw it in the refrigerator and use it. You can also freeze it in popsicle molds for a fun treat for the kids.

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    Make this super refreshing and easy fresh pineapple juice at home in under 10 minutes. It is sweet and tangy with that perfect amount of tartness. This nutrient-rich beverage is apt to freshen you up in summer (vegan, gluten-free).

    Fresh Pineapple Juice Recipe

    Make this super refreshing and easy fresh pineapple juice at home in under 10 minutes. It is sweet and tangy with that perfect amount of tartness. This nutrient-rich beverage is apt to freshen you up in summer.
    3.90 from 20 votes
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    Course: Beverage
    Cuisine: American, Continental
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4 people
    Calories: 121kcal
    Author: Neha Mathur

    Ingredients 

    • 1 medium fresh pineapple
    • 1 cup water
    • 2 tablespoons sugar
    • ¼ teaspoon black salt (optional)
    • ice cubes (for serving)
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    Instructions

    • Start by preparing the pineapple. Lay a medium-sized ripe pineapple on its side, chop off the top and bottom parts, and expose the flesh.
    • Now keep the pineapple upright and cut the skin off the flesh along with the eyes.
    • Cut the peeled pineapple into slices and then chop the slices into 1-inch pieces.
    • Add the pineapple pieces to a blender along with water, sugar, and black salt. Don’t add the sugar if the pineapple is very sweet.
    • Blend until smooth.
    • Strain the juice using a fine-mesh strainer. Be sure to press out all the juice by pressing the pulp with the back of a spoon or a spatula. Discard the residual pulp as it is very fibrous.
    • Pour the juice into serving glasses. Add a few ice cubes, garnish with mint leaves, and pineapple wedge. Serve immediately.

    Video

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpkVWlnvIP0

    Notes

    Sugar is optional. Add it only if you feel it’s needed. Sometimes the pineapple is very sweet and needs no extra sweetener. You can also replace sugar with honey or maple syrup.
    If you make the juice in a slow juicer, load it with chunks of pineapple and juice as per the instructions. Add sugar and salt to the ready juice and stir until combined.
    You can replace black salt with lime juice.
    Add some chopped fresh ginger and mint leaves while blending the pineapple for a refreshing taste.
    Double or triple this recipe. Make sure to work in batches.
    Add a splash vodka, white rum, or gin splash for an adult version.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 121kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Sodium: 298mg | Potassium: 163mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 85IU | Vitamin C: 71.7mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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    1. Leida gonzalez

      April 29, 2018 at 2:37 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you for the recipe.

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      • Neha Mathur

        May 03, 2018 at 8:38 am

        Thnx 🙂

        Reply
    2. Dtee

      January 04, 2019 at 1:57 am

      Well. done,is preservation need in case need a large quantity for a party,also is the sugar compulsory.van I do watermelon juice the same way.thanks

      Reply
      • Neha Mathur

        January 04, 2019 at 3:43 am

        I don’t recommend making this juice in advance and serving later. It may turn bitter. Also since many a times, pineapple are very tart, I add sugar. But if you get good sweet pineapples, you can totally skip the sugar.

        Reply
    3. Efasina Taura

      January 21, 2019 at 6:42 pm

      i like the way u make pineapple juice.

      Reply
      • Neha Mathur

        January 22, 2019 at 4:29 am

        Thnx 🙂

        Reply
    4. Regina Silva

      March 12, 2019 at 5:37 pm

      5 stars
      Palatable, attractive nd nourishing

      Reply
      • Neha Mathur

        March 13, 2019 at 4:47 am

        Thnx 🙂

        Reply
    5. pranita

      April 25, 2019 at 12:14 pm

      Beautiful recipe.

      Reply
      • Neha Mathur

        April 25, 2019 at 3:29 pm

        Thnx

        Reply
    6. agnes lala

      June 08, 2019 at 7:25 pm

      thanks!…..
      sweet recipe.

      Reply
      • Neha Mathur

        June 10, 2019 at 7:02 am

        Thnx

        Reply
    7. digital prescription pad

      August 01, 2019 at 9:00 am

      Lovely recipe of Homemade pineapple juice. Thanks for sharing this type of recipe.

      Reply
      • Neha Mathur

        August 03, 2019 at 4:38 pm

        🙂

        Reply
    8. Okoye Chinenye Maryjane

      March 07, 2020 at 10:19 am

      Thanks For The Recip Actually I Have Learn A Lot And Am Very Happy About It

      Reply
      • Neha Mathur

        March 08, 2020 at 3:17 pm

        Good to know 🙂

        Reply

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