Try something new by making your Jello in a Pineapple Can! Fill with Lime Jello or your favorite flavor.
This isn’t the first time I’ve tried making this Jello in a Pineapple Can. When I was first married my best friend told me she likes to make lime jello in the pineapple can. She also told me she serves it as a side dish for dinner over cottage cheese! Such a great idea. This time I made it I tried a few variations.
Bromolain in pineapple, papain in papaya and actinidin in kiwi are all enzymes capable of breaking down proteins, hence the warning that these fruits cannot be used in Jell-O. But canned fruits are fine because the pasteurization process they undergo destroys the proteolytic enzymes.
How to make Jello in a Pineapple Can:
You will need:
- Jello (lime is the most popular)
- Dole Pineapple Rings (drained)
- Cherries or mandarin oranges
- Water
All of the pineapple juice must be drained off, but you can save it for another use.
Mix the jello as the package directs and pour into the can, it’s that easy. Add cherries or mandarin oranges if desired.
Below you can see how my Jello in a Pineapple Can turn out. Mine did not turn out like the ad, but still so pretty!
I really love the cherries in the middle, such a pretty pop of color. I did do mandarin oranges in the orange jello and that turned out great.
The red Jello was absorbed more into the pineapple than the others as you can see in the photos.
Even though my dishes or tabletop in these photos aren’t vintage these pineapple rings sure make the entire scene look retro.
I saved the drained pineapple juice as a beverage for my daughter, and there was a lot since we ended up doing 12 cans for this recipe shoot. 
Each 3-ounce box of Jello will do two 20 ounce cans of pineapple rings.
Would you try this? I hope you enjoy this fun little recipe. Be sure to see the video in the recipe card below to see how easy it is done!
Pineapples & Jell-O
FAQ
Can canned pineapple be used instead of fresh?
What fruit can you not put in Jell-O?
Will jelly set with tinned pineapple?
Is it possible to make Jell-O with canned pineapple chunks but not fresh pineapple chunks?
Can you add canned pineapples to Jello?
Adding canned pineapples to jello enhances the flavor and fastens the setting time of gelatine proteins due to bromelain enzymes found in stem tissues. This article provides a simple recipe requiring four ingredients: Gelatin Dessert Mix, Boiling Water; Crushed Undrained Pineapple; Ice Cubes Made From Cold Water.
How long does it take for canned pineapples to ferment?
Due to the high content of sugar, canned pineapples have a long shelf life. However, after opening the canned fruit, the fermentation takes few days, more or less one week.
Can I use canned pineapple for jellies?
You can definitely use canned pineapples if you don’t want any issues with setting up your jellies right away after preparation since they’re already cooked and their high temperature deactivates their enzyme bromelain which makes them suitable for usage with jellos compared to raw ones
How long can you keep canned pineapple Jello?
This will prevent moisture from seeping into the jello and will also prevent it from drying out. Once you have stored your canned pineapple jello, it is important to keep it in the refrigerator and use it within 3-4 days. If the jello has been left out at room temperature for more than 2 hours, it is recommended to discard it.