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Jamie Raftery

Pineapple Tepache | Probiotic Homebrew

4.84 from 6 votes
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.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Fermenting Time 2 days
Total Time 2 days 20 minutes
Servings: 8 200ml portions
Course: Fermentation
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 79
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Video Notes

Ingredients
 
 

  • 500 g Pineapple organic
  • 100 g Brown sugar
  • 1500 ml Water - filtered
  • 1 each Cinnamon stick optional
  • 10 g Ginger root optional

Equipment

  • Weighing scales
  • Chopping board
  • Chefs knife
  • Saucepan - medium size
  • Mixing bowl
  • Glass jar for fermenting the Tepache
  • Strainer
  • Muslin
  • Jug
  • Funnel
  • Glass bottles

Method
 

Prepare Ingredients:
  1. Gather all ingredients.
  2. Wash the pineapple thoroughly to remove any impurities.
  3. Heat 200 ml of water in a large pot until it starts to boil.
  4. Remove from heat and add brown sugar, stirring until fully dissolved. Set aside to cool.
  5. Add the remaining 1300 ml of water and stir the mixture thoroughly.
Prepare Pineapple
  1. Remove the crown and base of the pineapple.
  2. 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.)
  3. Chop the pineapple flesh and enjoy as a snack! Reserve the core.
  4. 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
  1. Cover the glass jar with a muslin cloth or clean dishtowel.
  2. 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.
  3. Allow the mixture to ferment for 36 - 48 hours. You should see a frothy foam forming, indicating active fermentation.
Final Steps
  1. Once fermentation reaches the desired level, strain the mixture to remove all solids.
  2. Pour the liquid into airtight glass bottles and leave at room temperature for 2 days to develop carbonation.
  3. Refrigerate to chill.
Serving Suggestions
  1. Serve the Tepache over ice with a wedge of lime for refreshment.
  2. Enhance the flavor with a squeeze of fresh lime juice.
  3. Optionally, during the initial setup, add spices such as cloves or star anise for added depth.
  4. For a fun presentation, add chopped fruits like pineapple, oranges, or apples to the Tepache before serving, similar to sangria!

Nutrition

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

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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!

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