How to Make Tepache - A Step-by-Step Guide

Tepache is a traditional Mexican beverage made from fermented pineapple, often enjoyed during the hot summer months. This refreshing and slightly tangy drink is a great way to use up leftover pineapple scraps and is a perfect way to cool down on a hot day. Tepache is a type of fermented beverage that is believed to have originated in pre-Columbian Mexico and has been enjoyed for centuries.

The process of making Tepache is quite simple and only requires a few basic ingredients. The mai...

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Ingredients

  • 1 whole pineapple
  • 1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 habanero peppers, halved
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 8 cups water at room temperature

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 days
  • Total Time: 2 days 10 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 cups

  • Chop pineapple into small segments, including the rind. You can remove the woody core from the segments if you wish. Add to a large container, e.g. a Mason jar with only a flat lid. The container needs to be able to expel the gas that will build up during fermentation, but also needs to be somewhat airtight to prevent the formation of vinegar.
  • Crush ginger slightly with the side of a knife to open it up. Add ginger, brown sugar, habanero peppers, cinnamon, and water to the container. Stir to combine, cover, and let stand for 2 days in a warm place until mixture slightly fizzy and warm to the touch.
  • Strain mixture through a fine-meshed sieve into fermentation-grade bottles. Cover and store in your refrigerator. Enjoy for up to 1 week. Tepache may continue to carbonate in the bottles while stored and explode if left too long.
  • Nutrition

    156 cal.

    • Total Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 14mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 41g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 35g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 83mg
    • Calcium: 48mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 223mg