Nightshade Free Classic Pineapple Shrub
Shrubs — drinking vinegars made from fruit, sugar, and acid — are one of those old-fashioned pantry staples that deserve a serious comeback, and this pineapple version is a fantastic place to start. Fresh pineapple chunks are coaxed with granulated sugar until they release their juice, then gently warmed and finished with apple cider vinegar and a pinch of kosher salt for a concentrate that's bright, tangy, and just a little tropical. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of nightshades, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress — just clean, simple pantry staples doing exactly what they're supposed to do. After a 24-hour rest in the fridge, the flavors meld into something genuinely complex, almost like a fancy cocktail mixer without any of the fuss. Stirred into sparkling water over ice, it delivers a refreshing, lightly sweet-tart sip that feels far more sophisticated than its short ingredient list suggests. It also keeps for up to four weeks in the refrigerator, which means you can batch it once and enjoy it all month long.
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8 servings
- 2 cups fresh pineapple, cut into ½-inch chunks
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup apple cider vinegar
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
For serving
- sparkling water, for serving
Instructions
- 1
Combine the pineapple chunks and sugar in a medium saucepan. Stir to coat the fruit, then let the mixture sit at room temperature for 10 minutes until the sugar begins to dissolve and the pineapple releases some juice.
- 2
Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is fully dissolved and the mixture just comes to a gentle simmer, about 3–5 minutes. Remove from heat immediately — do not boil vigorously.
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