Description
This tropical jam combines sweet pineapple, creamy coconut, and a spicy kick from chili flakes, perfect for toast, grilled meats, or cheese platters.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh pineapple, diced small
- 1 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
- 1–2 teaspoons red chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 packet (1.75 oz) fruit pectin
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: dice pineapple, measure coconut, juice lime, and have pectin ready.
- In a large pot, combine pineapple, coconut, and lime juice; cook over medium heat for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add sugar, honey, chili flakes, and ginger; stir until the sugar melts and bring to a rolling boil for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the fruit pectin and boil for another 2 minutes until thickened.
- Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes before transferring to sterilized jars.
- Seal jars and process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes to preserve.
Notes
Chop pineapple small for quick cooking. Use unsweetened coconut to balance sweetness. Taste as you go for desired spice level.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg