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Pineapple Habanero Jam

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

CaribbeanSauceStovetopVeganVegetarianGluten-FreeDairy-FreeEgg-FreeNut-FreeSoy-Free

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. 1

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

  2. 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. 3

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

  4. 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. 5

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

  6. 6

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

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