Pineapple Tepache | Probiotic Homebrew
This Tepache recipe combines organic pineapple skins and core with brown sugar and water, left to ferment naturally, creating a lightly effervescent and refreshingly sweet traditional Mexican drink.
Equipment
- Weighing scales
- Chopping board
- Chefs knife
- Saucepan - medium size
- Mixing bowl
- Glass jar for fermenting the Tepache
- Strainer
- Muslin
- Jug
- Funnel
- Glass bottles
Ingredients
- 500 g Pineapple (organic)
- 100 g Brown sugar
- 1500 ml Water - filtered
- 1 each Cinnamon stick (optional)
- 10 g Ginger root (optional)
Method
Prepare Ingredients:
- Gather all ingredients.
- Wash the pineapple thoroughly to remove any impurities.
- Heat 200 ml of water in a large pot until it starts to boil.
- Remove from heat and add brown sugar, stirring until fully dissolved. Set aside to cool.
- Add the remaining 1300 ml of water and stir the mixture thoroughly.
Prepare Pineapple
- Remove the crown and base of the pineapple.
- Stand the pineapple upright and slice off the skin from top to bottom. (Leave a generous amount of pineapple flesh on the skin as you are peeling.)
- Chop the pineapple flesh and enjoy as a snack! Reserve the core.
- Coarsely chop the pineapple core and combine it with the chopped skin in a glass jar containing the cooled dissolved sugar and water.
Fermentation Process
- Cover the glass jar with a muslin cloth or clean dishtowel.
- Place in a warm, undisturbed area of your kitchen. Stir once or twice per day to make sure the pineapple stays submerged under the liquid.
- Allow the mixture to ferment for 36 - 48 hours. You should see a frothy foam forming, indicating active fermentation.
Final Steps
- Once fermentation reaches the desired level, strain the mixture to remove all solids.
- Pour the liquid into airtight glass bottles and leave at room temperature for 2 days to develop carbonation.
- Refrigerate to chill.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve the Tepache over ice with a wedge of lime for refreshment.
- Enhance the flavor with a squeeze of fresh lime juice.
- Optionally, during the initial setup, add spices such as cloves or star anise for added depth.
- For a fun presentation, add chopped fruits like pineapple, oranges, or apples to the Tepache before serving, similar to sangria!
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Recipe Notes
- The fermentation time can vary depending on the ambient temperature and the ripeness of the pineapple.
- Adjust the level of sweetness or dilution according to personal preference after the initial fermentation.
- Enjoy this refreshing drink responsibly, as it may contain a slight amount of natural alcohol from the fermentation process!
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 200mlCalories: 79kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 0.4gFat: 0.1gSodium: 14mgPotassium: 85mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 36IUVitamin B1: 0.1mgVitamin B2: 0.02mgVitamin B3: 0.3mgVitamin B5: 0.2mgVitamin B6: 0.1mgVitamin C: 30mgVitamin E: 0.01mgVitamin K: 0.4µgCalcium: 24mgCopper: 0.1mgFolate: 11µgIron: 0.3mgManganese: 1mgMagnesium: 11mgPhosphorus: 6mgSelenium: 0.2µgZinc: 0.1mg
