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Two red-rimmed glasses of homemade tepache on a wood tray.

Homemade Tepache Recipe

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Tamara Andersen
This lightly fermented homemade tepache features the traditional pineapple scraps, cinnamon stick, and piloncillo, but includes a subtle hint of cloves, ginger, star anise, and chile de árbol.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Fermentation Time 2 days
Total Time 2 days 15 minutes
Course Beverages
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 16 servings
Calories 60 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pineapples - peels and core
  • 1 gallon water - 16 cups or 4 liters
  • 8 ounces piloncillo - broken or grated; see Ingredients Notes for substitutions in post
  • 2 canela/cinnamon sticks
  • 3 cloves
  • 1 star anise
  • 2 slices fresh ginger - about quarter sized
  • 2 whole chile de árbol* - 1-3 as desired

Instructions

  • Add water to a large pot. Add the piloncillo, spices, and chiles to the water and stir regularly until dissolved. Cool to room temperature. Cool completely before adding to the jar.
  • Break down the pineapples. Add cores and peels to the glass jar. Reserve flesh for another use.
  • Add the cooled sugar and spices mixture to the jar along with the sliced ginger and chile de árbol.
  • Cover with a breathable cotton jar cover, clean kitchen towel, or several layers of cheesecloth. Secure tightly.
  • Store the jar at warm room temperature, stirring every 12 to 24 hours before tasting.
  • When you are happy with the flavor, store in the refrigerator. The tepache is freshest within a week, but will be good up to 2 weeks.

Notes

While "Fermentation Time" says 2 days, it is typically 1 to 3 days. Two is average.
I use 2 chile de árbol, and it creates a subtle hint of heat. It's really up to you how many you want to use. If you're tasting the tepache regularly, you can remove them if the heat level is sufficient!
Nutrition information is an estimate and will vary depending on fermentation time and the ingredients used.

Nutrition

Serving: 8ounces | Calories: 60kcal

NOTE: Macronutrients are an approximation only using unbranded ingredients and MyFitnessPal.com. Please do your own research with the products you’re using if you have a serious health issue or are following a specific diet.

Did you make this recipe? Please leave a comment and/or star rating! Email us with any questions: tamara@beyondmeresustenance.com