Don't wait for the reasons to try this jalapeno pineapple jam recipe. This quick condiment is packed with flavors, rightly balanced with spiciness and sweetness.
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Why We Made This Jalapeno Pineapple Jam?
- Last week, I made this jalapeno pineapple jam with a small batch of jalapeños from my garden. Everyone in my family loved it and emptied it on the same day.
- Now, my family wants more and cannot wait until the next batch of jalapeno matures. What's more? I’m rushing to Trader Joe's to get fresh pineapple and jalapeno.
- Fulfilling my family's request for delights works both ways. They get their favorite dish, and I’m blessed with a chance to take photographs to share in this blog.
- To summarize, this tropical pineapple merges well with the jalapeño's unique flavor and heat (the same as this pineapple pico de gallo). This secret works in this recipe as well.
How Does This Jalapeno pineapple jam taste like?
This delicious condiment is a combination of flavors. The sweetness and tanginess of the pineapple, the spiciness, and the rich aroma of the jalapeño make this jam a delightful experience.
It tastes hot, spicy, sweet, and tangy, all with every spoonful.
Why You'll Love This Recipe?
- It takes less than 20 minutes to bring it to the table.
- Just a few easy-to-find ingredients.
- Easy to follow simple procedures that do not need kitchen skills.
- Want to make a jalapeño jam without pectin? This recipe is the one-stop solution.
- It pairs perfectly with any main dish.
- This jalapeno pineapple jam recipe is versatile and can be transformed into a dip, topping, spread, or other food item.
The Ingredients
- Jalapeno is low in acid but provides an intense tone to the pineapple pepper jam. The heat of jalapeno varies from mild to medium, depending on the individual pepper. So, I highly recommend adding a little at first and may append it later according to your preference.
- Wear gloves if you are sensitive to peppers. Remove seeds and white membrane for the mild heat.
- Pineapple. I have used fresh pineapple to make jalapeno pineapple jam. Fresh pineapple varies in taste and flavor depending on the season and its ripeness level. If the pineapple is not sweet, adjust the sweetness by adding more sugar. On the other hand, feel free to use canned pineapples as well.
- Sugar. I have used refined sugar. You may substitute with cane sugar or other sugar alternatives.
- Lemon juice. This is added to balance the distinct tastes of the pepper and the fruit. Adjust it according to the taste of the fruit. If the pineapple is sweet, add up to a tablespoon of lemon juice.
How To Make Jalapeno Pineapple Jam?
Prep. Remove pineapple skin and cut it into chunks. Remove the jalapeno seeds from the white membrane and cut them into small pieces. Reserve the seeds.
Blend. Add pineapple chunks, jalapeno pieces, sugar, and lemon juice to a blender jar and pulse until smooth.
Taste the mixture and adjust the sugar according to the pineapple's natural taste. If you prefer increasing the heat, add the reserved jalapeno seeds.
Cook. Place a pan over medium heat, add the mixture, and cook until it becomes mildly thick. The mixture thickens slightly when it cools.
Serve. You can serve it as a spread, a topping, or however you prefer. For more ideas, scroll down to the following paragraphs.
How To Use This Jalapeno Pineapple Jam?
- First and foremost, as everyone can guess, it is a spread for the bread slices; it's the winning combo everyone loves.
- Make a flavored yogurt by mixing them.
- Add another dimension to waffles or pancakes by slathering jalapeno pineapple jam as a topping.
- Smear over grilled meat to give it a glaze.
- Provide them as a dipping sauce for fruit or vegetable slices.
- Add it to your smoothie for some fresh flavors.
Printable Recipe Card
Jalapeno pineapple jam
Ingredients
- 2 cups pineapple
- ½ cup jalapeno remove the seeds and reserve
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- In a blender jar, add all the ingredients together.
- And pulse until the mixture becomes smooth.
- Over medium heat, place a pan and add the mixture.
- Bring it to boil and stir continuously.
- Cook until it reaches mildly thick consistency.
- Allow to cool down and enjoy as a spread.
Notes
- To increase the heat, add the reserved seeds per your heat tolerance.
- We cook until it reaches a mildly thick consistency and turns slightly thicker when it cools down.
- You can refrigerate the leftover jalapeno pineapple jam in an airtight container for up to seven days or freeze it for up to three months.
Stephanie says
This jam is delicious! I made grilled ham sandwiches and used it as a spread and it was amazing. The combination of heat and sweet works so well with the salty ham!