Making pineapple simple syrup is so easy! All you need are three simple ingredients and about 15 minutes to whip up a batch. It's the perfect way to infuse drinks with pineapple flavor or add a punch of pineapple sweetness to desserts and recipes!

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I love making homemade syrups! They're such an easy to add flavor to cocktails, mocktails, and so much more. Using seasonal ingredients allows me to customize them to the fruits available in the stores and especially what's currently in season.
Looking for more syrups to try? This Banana Syrup Recipe works great in many of the same ways as this one! I highly recommend you try it next.
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Ingredients
Here are the THREE simple ingredients you will need to make this homemade pineapple syrup.

- Fresh pineapple: For the most intense pineapple flavor be sure you use fresh pineapple.
- Water: Aids in helping to break down the pineapple and melt the sugar.
- White granulated sugar: Sweetens the pineapple syrup and gives it a thick syrupy consistency.
See the recipe card further down the page for the quantities of each ingredient.
Variations
- Pineapple Sage Simple Syrup: Add sage along with the pineapple in the saucepan to make a more complex, herb-enhanced option. Sage has a complex flavor with hints of herbs, lemon, and mint.
- Pineapple Herb Syrup: If you don't have sage you can also experiment with basil, lavender, and mint which are all related to the sage and the flavors will meld with the sweet pineapple.
- Brown Sugar Pineapple Syrup: Replace the white granulated sugar with brown sugar for a pineapple syrup with a deeper, more caramelized flavor and a darker color.
- Extracts: You can add vanilla extract, coconut extract, or rum extract to enhance the pineapple syrup in different ways.
How to Make Pineapple Simple Syrup
Making homemade simple syrups is easy! Here's a look at the main steps.

Step 1: Combine the chopped fresh pineapple, water, and granulated sugar in a saucepan.
Step 2: Heat over medium and stir until the sugar dissolves completely. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil simmer to soften the pineapple and it releases the juices.

Step 3: Use a potato masher or the back of a spoon to mash the pineapple pieces further and extract more flavor.

Step 4: Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the pineapple syrup cool to room temperature.

Step 5: Strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth to remove any solids and obtain a smooth syrup. Transfer the simple syrup to a clean glass jar or bottle for storage.
Serving Ideas
- Breakfast Syrup: Enjoy pineapple syrup drizzled over your favorite stack of French toast, Oat Milk Pancakes, Oat Flour Pancakes, and Belgian Waffles. It’s also tasty drizzled on muffins or biscuits for breakfast.
- Cocktails: Use this pineapple syrup as a sweetener and flavor addition in your favorite mocktails and cocktails. It's perfect for tropical drinks such as daiquiris and pina coladas or to make a Pineapple Margarita!
- Mocktails: Use it in non-alcoholic beverages like milkshakes, smoothies, and drinks. Use it to add another flavor profile to this Mango Milkshake or this Cherry Smoothie!
- Desserts: Infuse cakes and cupcakes with pineapple flavor by poking holes in the cake and pouring the syrup over the top. Similar to the method used to make poke cake or tres leches cake. Then go ahead and frost and decorate your cake and cupcakes as desired. You can even drizzle it over a piece of this Pineapple Dump Cake or a bowl of ice cream.
Expert Tips
- Storing: Store pineapple syrup in a jar or container in the fridge for up to two weeks. You can also freeze it for up to three months. I love to pour it into an ice tray and freeze it. After it’s frozen, transfer the cubes to a freezer-safe container. This makes it easier to remove just the amount of syrup you need.
- Choose a ripe pineapple: This will ensure your pineapple syrup has plenty of flavor.
- Using Pineapple Simple Syrup: Add more or less to reach the desired amount of pineapple flavor and sweetness you want your dish to have.
- Cool Before Straining: Make sure the syrup is fully cooled before you attempt to strain it. This will prevent any burns.
Recipe FAQs
I wouldn't recommend using canned pineapple as it often takes on a less fresh flavor during the canning process and may contain added sugars. Frozen pineapple would be the best option if you don't have access to fresh pineapple. Frozen fruits are generally frozen very soon after harvesting to retain a fresher flavor.
You will get about 1 cup to 1 ¼ cup of syrup.

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Pineapple Simple Syrup
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh pineapple chopped
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Pineapple Sage Simple Syrup Variation
- fresh sage leaves add desired amount
Brown Sugar Pineapple Simple Syrup Variation
- 1 cup brown sugar in place of the granulated sugar
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine the chopped fresh pineapple, water, and granulated sugar.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir the mixture until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 10-15 minutes, or until the pineapple pieces have softened and released their juices.
- Use a potato masher or the back of a spoon to mash the pineapple pieces further and extract more flavor.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the pineapple syrup cool to room temperature.
- Once cooled, strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth to remove any solids and obtain a smooth syrup.
- Transfer the pineapple syrup to a clean glass jar or bottle for storage.
Notes
- Storing: Store pineapple syrup in a jar or container in the fridge for up to two weeks. You can also freeze it for up to three months. I love to pour it into an ice tray and freeze it. After it’s frozen, transfer the cubes to a freezer-safe container. This makes it easier to remove just the amount of syrup you need.
- Choose a ripe pineapple: This will ensure your pineapple syrup as plenty of flavor.
- Using Pineapple Syrup: Add more or less to reach the desired amount of pineapple flavor and sweetness you want your dish to have.
- Cool Before Straining: Make sure the syrup is fully cooled before you attempt to strain it. This will prevent any burns.
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