Spiced Pineapple Filling
 
Makes about 2 cups
Ingredients
  • 2 cups (400 grams) diced fresh pineapple
  • 1 cup (200 grams) canned pineapple chunks
  • 1 cup (240 grams) pineapple juice
  • ¾ cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons (30 grams) fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon (2 grams) minced fresh sage leaves
  • 1½ teaspoons (1 gram) grated fresh ginger
  • 1½ teaspoons (3 grams) ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon (4 grams) vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons (45 grams) water
  • 2 teaspoons (6 grams) cornstarch
Instructions
  1. In the container of a blender, process fresh pineapple, canned pineapple, and pineapple juice until only small chunks remain.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine pineapple mixture, sugar, lemon zest and juice, sage, ginger, cinnamon, and vanilla. Simmer over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until thickened and reduced, 30 to 35 minutes.
  3. In a small bowl, stir together 3 tablespoons (45 grams) water and cornstarch. Add cornstarch mixture to pineapple mixture, and simmer until filling has thickened, 1 to 2 minutes. Let cool completely before using. Spiced Pineapple Filling will keep in refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Recipe by Bake from Scratch at https://staging.bakefromscratch.com/spiced-pineapple-linzer-cookies/