Pineapple Habanero Jam

Name: Pineapple Habanero Jam
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 24 servings
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients: 4 cups fresh pineapple, peeled, cored, diced; 2 habanero peppers (use 1 for mild heat), seeded, minced; 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar; 1/4 cup fresh lime juice; 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar; 2 tsp fresh ginger, peeled, grated; 1/4 tsp kosher salt

A bold Caribbean-inspired jam that layers tropical sweetness with serious habanero heat, making it an addictive condiment for grilled meats, cream cheese and crackers, or jerk chicken sandwiches. Plan ahead: the jam needs to set for at least 2 hours after cooking.

55 minMediumServes 2445 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 cups fresh pineapple, peeled, cored, diced
2 habanero peppers (use 1 for mild heat), seeded, minced
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
2 tsp fresh ginger, peeled, grated
1/4 tsp kosher salt

Instructions

1

Wear gloves when handling 2 seeded, minced habanero peppers (use 1 for mild heat). Remove seeds and membranes to control heat.
2

Combine 4 cups peeled, cored, diced fresh pineapple, 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, 2 tsp peeled, grated fresh ginger, 2 seeded, minced habanero peppers (use 1 for mild heat), and 1/4 tsp kosher salt in a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat.
3

Stir until the sugar dissolves, then bring the mixture to a boil, stirring frequently.
4

Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring often, for 25 to 30 minutes until the jam thickens and mounds on a cold spoon.
5

Use a potato masher or the back of a spoon to break down any large pineapple chunks to your preferred texture.
6

Transfer to clean jars and let cool completely before sealing. Refrigerate for up to 3 weeks.

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Questions

How long does Pineapple Habanero Jam take?

As written, 55 minutes: 20 of prep and 35 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 4 (30 minutes): "Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring often, for 25 to 30 minutes until the jam thickens and mounds on a cold spoon."

What should Pineapple Habanero Jam look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 4: cook until the jam thickens and mounds on a cold spoon.

How hot is Pineapple Habanero Jam?

Yes, it is properly hot. The heat in Pineapple Habanero Jam comes from 2 habanero peppers (use 1 for mild heat), seeded, minced. For a milder plate, remove the seeds and ribs from the habaneros, or use half; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

Is Pineapple Habanero Jam low-carb?

A serving of Pineapple Habanero Jam carries 6 g of carbohydrate. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 30 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 6 percent.

Can I make Pineapple Habanero Jam ahead?

Yes, it takes well to being made ahead. Sugar and vinegar are preservatives: in a clean sealed jar, Pineapple Habanero Jam keeps two to three weeks refrigerated. There is no need to freeze it.

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