Pineapple Tepache

🍍Pineapple Tepache, Magic in a Jar

June 17, 2025•2 min read

🍍 Pineapple Magic in a Jar: Fermenting Fun at Home 🥭

Bring your kitchen to life with this sweet and tangy fermentation project! This bubbly blend of pineapple, spices, and natural probiotics isn’t just fun to make—it’s a gut-loving, flavor-boosting staple you’ll want to keep on hand.

Perfect for sipping, mixing into tonics, or using as a base for healthy mocktails, this DIY ferment is as functional as it is delicious. No fancy tools required—just simple ingredients, a little patience, and a whole lot of flavor.

✨ Real food, real fizz, real health benefits—in one magical jar.


💡 Why This Works (The Science Behind It) 🧠🥑

Tepache is a traditional Mexican fermented drink made from pineapple rinds, brown sugar (piloncillo), and water. It naturally ferments thanks to the wild yeasts and beneficial bacteria on the pineapple skin. This creates a bubbly, slightly tangy, probiotic-rich drink that supports gut health, boosts digestion, and delivers tropical flavor—without the need for fancy equipment or expensive ingredients.


Pineapple Tepache

🌟 Grab your free recipe here!


đź›’ Ingredients:

  • 1 ripe pineapple (use the peel and core)

  • ½–1 cup brown sugar or piloncillo

  • 1–2 cinnamon sticks (optional)

  • 3–4 whole cloves (optional)

  • 6–8 cups filtered water

🍯 Instructions:

  1. Rinse the pineapple thoroughly and cut off the peel and core.

  2. In a large glass jar, dissolve sugar in filtered water.

  3. Add pineapple scraps and optional spices.

  4. Cover with a breathable cloth or lid (not airtight).

  5. Let ferment at room temperature for 2–3 days.

  6. Strain, bottle, and refrigerate. Serve chilled!


✅ Why You’ll Love It:

  • Supports gut health with natural probiotics

  • Reduces food waste by using pineapple scraps

  • Easy, beginner-friendly ferment

  • Fizz like soda, without the guilt

  • Customizable with spices and fruits


🔍 Common Questions About Tepache

Q: Will it get me drunk?
A: Very unlikely. With a short fermentation, tepache usually stays under 1% alcohol.

Q: Can I skip the sugar?
A: Sugar is the food source for fermentation. You can try coconut sugar or jaggery instead.

Q: How will I know it’s ready?
A: Look for a slightly fizzy texture, a tangy-sweet smell, and no signs of mold.


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✨ Try This & Let Me Know!

I’d love to hear how you use this in your daily routine! Leave a comment below or tag me on Instagram @UnprocessedLivingOfficial when you try it!

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