Pineapple Tepache

This is a recipe my boyfriend brought with him from Mexico. He said it was very refreshing and they made it a lot back home (Mexico). I have to agree with him on it. I really like the taste! Serve over ice.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 166 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 cups brown sugar
• 1 ½ gallons water
• 1 large ripe fresh pineapple
• 1 medium apple, cored and sliced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Wash and remove the pineapple crown. Carefully remove the rind and set aside. Cut one 1/2-inch slice of pineapple and set it aside for this recipe. Reserve remaining pineapple for a different use.

Step 2

Place the pineapple rind in a large pot with water, brown sugar, apple slices, and cinnamon over medium-high heat; bring to a boil. Boil for about 15 minutes. Turn off heat and allow mixture to cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes.

Step 3

Add pineapple slice, cover, and allow to sit at room temperature until tepache has fermented to the desired degree, about 36 hours.

Step 4

Strain tepache though a sieve in order to remove solids and store drink covered in the refrigerator.