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.

Questions

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 it keeps two to three weeks refrigerated.

Can I halve or double Pineapple Habanero Jam?

Yes. As written it serves 24. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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