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It will be slightly watery, but should be a good enough consistency for dipping or spreading.Get inspired with 90+ pictures of real school lunches for kids! These healthy lunches feature simple whole foods like fruits, veggies, whole grains, and protein. The natural sugars in the fruit will help it to thicken as it cools. You won't get the fruit entirely smooth, but try to get it to bite sized chunks. Mash pineapple with a potato masher (or a small blender). Reduce heat, simmer for about an hour, stirring occasionally or till most of the liquid is evaporated. Put all of your ingredients into a medium sized pot and bring to a boil. There's a printable version of this recipe below!Ĥ cups fresh pineapple cut into chunks (about the size of one medium/large pineapple)Ģ Tbsp fresh lemon juice (I only used 1 Tbsp for my one pineapple)ġ/2 cup sugar (you can use up to a cup if your pineapple is not very sweet) It's great to spread on crackers or cookies (graham crackers are best). It's kind of like a jam (but does not need pectin or pressure canning). If you're up for making something a little more exciting without too much fuss, try this Small Batch Pineapple Spread.

Lunch box notes for kids pineapple