Can You Freeze Pineapple Juice?

How to Freeze Pineapple Juice

Pineapple juice is about as easy to freeze as possible! There is very little preparation needed, and we even have a couple of different methods to try to see what works best for you.

How to Freeze Large Portions of Pineapple Juice

If you know you need to have larger portions of pineapple juice for cooking or drink, this is the method for you. You will need some suitable freezer-safe containers that can hold liquid without it spilling.

1. Grab Containers
   Grab your containers. Make sure they have lids that seal tightly. If you have freezer-safe bottles, this works well too. We wouldn’t recommend that you use freezer bags unless you have no other choice.
2. Portion Out
   Pour the pineapple juice into the containers. Make sure you leave a good inch or two gap at the top of each container. The pineapple juice will expand when it freezes, and if you don’t leave this gap, the juice may burst out of the containers and make a mess in the freezer.
3. Seal
   Seal the containers tightly. This protects your freezer from spills, but it also helps keep the pineapple juice airtight and protected in the freezer.
4. Freeze
   Label it with the date and contents and pop the containers into the freezer.

How to Freeze Pineapple Juice Ice Cubes

Pineapple juice ice cubes are a convenient and versatile thing to have available in the freezer.

You can add some to smoothies or juices, pop them into curries and tropical dishes, and you can even pop an ice cube into a glass of water instead of an ice cube to keep your drink cool and add a touch of tropical flavour.

1. Portion into Ice Cubes
   Grab some ice cubes and pour a little pineapple juice into each section. Make sure you leave a gap at the top of each section to allow the pineapple juice to expand as it freezes.
2. Flash Freeze
   Put the ice cube trays carefully into the freezer. You need to keep them flat until the juice has frozen. Keep the pineapple juice in the freezer for two to three hours.
3. Bag Up
   Once you are sure the pineapple juice is completely frozen, you can take the ice cube trays out of the freezer. Transfer the pineapple ice cubes from the trays into a freezer bag.
4. Seal
   Squeeze out the air from the bag and seal it tightly.
5. Freeze
   Label the bag with the date and name of the ice cubes and pop it into the freezer.

How to Freeze Pineapple Ice Lollies

Pineapple juice makes a lovely refreshing ice lolly to enjoy in warmer weather, and it’s easy to do. You can either buy moulds or use the method below using silicone muffin trays and lolly sticks.

1. Portion Out
   Pour pineapple juice into your chosen silicone tray. Muffin trays work well, but you can choose any size or shape mould you like. Make sure you leave a little gap because the pineapple juice will expand.
2. Freeze
   Pop the trays into the freezer. Keep them flat.
3. Check Every 30 Minutes
   Check the ice lollies every thirty minutes. You need the pineapple juice to be starting to freeze solid but still soft enough for you to pop the lolly sticks into them.
4. Push in a Lolly Stick
   Once the pineapple juice is the right consistency, push a lolly stick into the middle of each lolly and put it back into the freezer to freeze fully.
5. Bag Up
   After they have frozen, you can transfer them out of the silicone moulds and put them into a freezer bag. Label it with the date and contents and put them back into the freezer.

3 Tips for Freezing Pineapple Juice

Now you know how to freeze it, we’ve got our 3 top tips which we strongly recommend following when freezing pineapple juice to have the best results:

• Airtight is Key – Make sure you keep your pineapple juice completely airtight in the freezer. This will protect it from losing its flavour, and it will also help keep it from degrading.
• Buy an Ice Lolly Mould – If you love to make pineapple juice ice lollies using the method we have discussed in this article, it is worth investing in an ice lolly mould. This will make it much easier to make ice lollies without any hassle.
• Try Good-Quality Freeze Bags – If you don’t have space in the freezer for bottles or containers, there is another option. You can purchase freezer bags that are made specifically for holding liquids such as soups or juices. These would be perfect for freezing your pineapple juice.

How Long Can You Freeze Pineapple Juice?

Pineapple juice is great for freezing because it keeps for so long in the freezer. As long as you have frozen the juice properly and kept the containers airtight, then you can freeze it for between eight and twelve months.

You Can Freeze Pineapple Juice for up to 12 Months

How Do You Defrost Pineapple Juice?

You can defrost your pineapple juice by popping it into a bowl or jug and putting it in the fridge to thaw out slowly. This is the best method to use if you need your pineapple juice defrosted before using it.

There are many uses for frozen pineapple juice, which means you won’t have to defrost it at all. You can use the pineapple ice cubes from frozen, and you can even add them into your cooking without thawing them first.

Can You Refreeze Pineapple Juice?

No, you shouldn’t refreeze pineapple juice. It isn’t good practice to refreeze thawed out food because it is this process that can degrade the quality and taste of the food.

Does Pineapple Juice Freeze Well?

Pineapple juice is a juice that freezes well. You may notice some slight change in texture or flavour if you are thawing out the juice to drink, but for any other use, there will be no difference, and by the time it is added to your recipe, you won’t notice any changes.

Related FAQs

If you’ve still got questions about freezing pineapple juice or pineapple in general, then these may help:

Can You Freeze Pineapple Juice from a Can?

Canned pineapple juice can also be frozen!

You can freeze it using the same methods outlined above. If you want to make the canned pineapple juice go a little further, you can add it to equal parts water and then freeze using any of the above methods.

Can You Freeze Pineapple Juice for Smoothies?

For smoothies, the ice cube method above works perfectly. You can pop a cube of pineapple juice into your blender with the other ingredients. You’ll get that tropical hit of pineapple while keeping your smoothie ice cool.