Rice Free Classic Pineapple Shrub
Bright, tangy, and deeply refreshing, this pineapple shrub is a drinking vinegar concentrate that transforms a glass of sparkling water into something genuinely special. Fresh pineapple chunks are coaxed with sugar over gentle heat until the fruit releases its juice, then apple cider vinegar and a pinch of kosher salt are stirred in to create that signature sweet-tart balance shrub lovers obsess over. The 24-hour rest in the fridge is where the magic really happens — the flavors meld and deepen into something far more complex than the simple ingredient list suggests. Since it's built entirely from whole fruit, sugar, vinegar, and salt, there's zero concern about hidden grains or starchy fillers sneaking in, which makes it a genuinely clean option for anyone navigating grain-free living. A couple of tablespoons stirred into cold sparkling water over ice is all it takes to feel like you're sipping something from a craft cocktail bar. It also keeps for up to four weeks in the fridge, so 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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