Pineapple

If anyone is still interested in pineapple, there’s a good recipe on bbc good food by Jack Monroe called sunshine oats. I’ve just made this and it’s delicious. I had a pineapple to use up and so I made this, hope it helps.

Sorry it's sideways on. I'm sure you can use fresh pineapple as well. I just chuck all the ingredients in the blender and give them a whirl, then pour them into a saucepan and stir till boiling.

That looks similar to the recipe I used Jacky.

I've heard , too, that it's enzymes that give you the tingling sensation. I think it's the same with kiwis. If you're making something that has to set with them, you have to use agar agar instead of gelatine.

I have a recipe in my trusty Good Housekeeping cookery book for a sweet and sour sauce. I usually freeze half of it because the amount are quite large. I'm attaching a picture, because I cba to type it up!

Yes, the tingling in the mouth has happened to me too on occasion. Don’t know why though.

Yes you can freeze tinned pineapple. I just put it in little containers ready for when I need a pizza topping or in a salsa type salad etc.

Fresh pineapple apparently has enzymes which can cause a mild allergic reaction - therefore the mouth tingle, the enzymes are affected by the canning process which uses heat or by cooking, you are less likely to get a reaction from either of these forms.

I'm so surprised at all these replies! Never thought pineapple had so many qualities.
I'ved used pineapple and juice in a sweet/sour sauce with sugar and cider vinegar. To pour over deep-fried chicken in batter
I think pineapple juice can be used with flour for a sourdough starter. If you make bread. Never tried it yet - I'm too impatient.

Anyone know if you can freeze left-over tinned pineapple too? I often open a tin and use some, put the rest in the fridge and forget to use it up. Such a waste.

My GD says pineapple makes her lips tingle and swell , so does not eat any now

I too have to be careful of eating too much pineapple.
My tongue gets so sore to the degree of it running with blood- YUK!
Shame, as the bromelain (wrong spelling ?) in the core is soooo good for you according to google search.
Take care everyone.

My nan used to say that if your mouth tingled when you ate pineapple it was because it was going off ?? She was usually correct

Yup. Pineapple freezes well.
Cut up and store in plastic bags, or just slice through, wrap in cling film individually and freeze.
When defrosted, they retain their firmness and taste.
Do not blanch them, that would be weird!

hulaboop what a great idea. Will have to try that.
Yes pineapple freezes well and keeps well in the freezer for at least 12 months. Pineapple is also great for healing wounds too. Eating it not actually putting it on the wound. When my mother had a deep wound the special wounds nurse suggested she eat pineapple she turned her nose up. It turned outcat the age of 93 she had never eaten fresh pineapple. She didnt like tinned pineapple and had assumed fresh tasted the same. From then on until she died just short of her 98th birthday she regularly ate pineapple.

I used to freez pineapple in chunks to suck when having chemo it helps to protect mouth .didnt blanch before freezing .

Pineapple is reputedly good for inducing labour. Although I don’t imagine many of us here on GN will be requiring its properties in that area!

My mum can’t eat pineapple. It strips the lining in her mouth and gives her mouth ulcers.

It's extremely good for coughs and sore throats. So nothing to do with enzymes I believe. Maybe we should all get some and freeze it incase we come down with Corona

In a word....yes! Cut it into squares and freeze in a plastic covered container.

I would cut it into cubes and pop them into boiling water for five minutes. Freeze them when cold.

I suspect they will become woody in the freezer if you don't blanchere them first, but I don't know as I have never tried.

Or alternately boil them for about 10 minutes and pop them into jam jars and seal them.

Anyone else get mouth tingle after eating pineapple?

Yes. I suspect it's not good for me.

I often freeze leftover fresh Pineapple, then use it is a salsa.

Make the marinade with, Soy sauce, white wine vinegar, chilli flakes, smoked Paprika, Honey and Garlic powder.
Mix well and add to the pineapple, spring onions, sweetcorn and garden peas.
Leave for at least 3 hours, even overnight in the fridge is ok.
For serving add quartered cherry tomatoes and a fresh herb of choice.
It is great with Gammon in particular.
The quantities are up to you it depends how hot you like things and how much you are making.

Enjoy stay safe.

Enjoy

I froze some pineapple for my mum to suck when she gets a dry mouth. Texture may be a bit different if you thaw it.

Anyone else get mouth tingle after eating pineapple?

It will freeze ok but you may only be able to use it for cooking or smoothies when you thaw it again.

Yes you can freeze pineapple. I have done it and it freezes beautifully. I cut the pineapple up into chunks and then froze it in portions. Great way of keeping it as you can have too much of it to use at once.