Pineapple

My pineapple won a Blue Ribbon at the 2012 Tillamook County Fair!  You are probably wondering why on earth I even did these as I can just buy the cans at the store.  Well...our local grocery store had them on sale at one time for $1 each so I scooped up a bunch and decided to can a jar for the fair.  It's actually a fairly easy process and they are so yummy!

Pineapple
Before you begin - make sure you put lids in a saucepan, add water and turn on low.  You want the lids hot but not boiling.

Peel and core the pineapple removing all the eyes.  Cut into 1/2 inch thick segments.  Simmer 10 minutes in water.  Pack into prepared jars.  Cover with water they were simmered in.  I didn't use a syrup with these as they were already sweet.  Process 20 minutes/quarts and 15 minutes/pints in a water bath - making sure your jars are covered with boiling water.