candied pineapple

Directions

1. Thoroughly wash and dry the pineapple. ≈ 2 min
2. Peel and cut into slices about 2 to 3 centimeters thick. ≈ 8 min
3. Pour 2 liters of water, add the ingredients and let it rest for 30 minutes. ⏱ 30 min
4. In a pot, bring one and a half liters of water to a boil. ⏱ ≈ 10 min
5. Once the water starts to boil, place the pineapple in (it’s important to create a sudden temperature change). ⏱ ≈ 10 min
6. Cover with a dishcloth and let it rest for 10 minutes. ⏱ 10 min
7. Remove from the heat and allow to cool. ⏱ ≈ 20 min
8. Remove the slices and, using a knife, remove the core and allow the water to drain. ≈ 2 min
9. Book now. ≈ 3 min
10. Boil 500 ml of water with 1 kg of sugar and the milk, over medium heat. ⏱ ≈ 10 min
11. Using a spatula, remove any excess foam. ≈ 3 min
12. Once the Cucumis melo is fully ripe (check the texture by dropping a few pieces into a bowl of cold water), add the pieces of Cucumis melo. ≈ 3 min
13. Once the boiling starts, remove the pot from the heat and pour the mixture into a container (which should not be made of aluminum). ⏱ ≈ 10 min
14. Let it rest overnight. ⏱ ≈ 20 min
15. Put it back in the pot and return it to the heat. ≈ 3 min
16. As soon as the water starts to boil, remove the pineapple pieces and place them in a sealed glass container to prevent them from cooling down. ⏱ ≈ 20 min
17. The puree is then brought back to the desired consistency, and the pineapple is returned to the pot. ≈ 3 min
18. Once the boiling resumes, remove the pieces and return them to the glass container. Cover and let them rest overnight. ⏱ ≈ 20 min
19. Repeat the process for an additional 2 days (to further dry the fruit). ≈ 3 min
20. Bring the water, sugar, and milk to a simmer over medium heat. ⏱ ≈ 10 min
21. Using a spatula, remove any excess foam. ≈ 3 min
22. Drain the pineapple juice and dice the pineapple. ≈ 8 min
23. Add them to the bowl containing the water, stirring with a wooden spoon until they reach a slightly firmer consistency, but still remain creamy. ≈ 3 min
24. Remove from the heat and stir until the sauce thickens. ≈ 4 min
25. Using a fork, remove the pieces one at a time (quickly) and place them on an aluminum griddle (similar to those used for pizzas). ≈ 3 min
26. Allow to cool to room temperature. ⏱ ≈ 20 min