Pineapple Habanero Jelly Recipes

PINEAPPLE HABANERO PEPPER JELLY

Steps:

• Place the finely chopped fresh pineapple in a strainer set over a bowl. Press on the pineapple with the back of a spoon to release as much of the juice as possible. Allow the pineapple to drain while you're prepping the other ingredients.
• Combine the sugar, vinegar, apple, bell pepper, habanero, red pepper flakes, butter and exactly 3 cups of the well-drained pineapple in a large pot. (If you have extra pineapple save it for your morning yogurt or something else. Don't try to add more than 3 cups.)
• Stir until dissolved. Bring the mixture to a full rolling boil and cook for 10 minutes. Watch the pot carefully and lower the heat a bit if the bubbling jelly rises near the top.
• Add Certo and lemon juice and bring the mixture back to a rolling boil. Cook for exactly 1 minute, stirring frequently.
• Remove pot from heat and skim off any foam on the surface. Ladle jelly into clean jars leaving a 1/2-inch space at the top. (this will allow for expansion in the freezer.)
• Cover with lids and allow the jelly to sit for 24 hours, then place in freezer.
• If using the hot water bath method, use sterilized jars and immediately proceed with the water bath canning method. Jelly may take 24 hours to set completely.

PINEAPPLE HABANERO JELLY

Steps:

• Wash jars, lids, and rims. Place clean jars in boiling water and boil for 10 minutes to sterilize.
• Wearing gloves, cut peppers in half and remove the seeds and pulp. Place in a food processor. Add pineapple and bell pepper and process until smooth.
• In a large pot, combine sugar, vinegar and pepper blend. Stir on medium-high heat until it starts boiling. Turn heat down and simmer for 20 minutes.
• Add fruit pectin and return to boil and cook for 1 minute.
• Pour into prepared jars, place lid and rims on tightly and place jars in boiling water for 10 minutes. (If you plan on eating within a week, you can invert the jars for approximately 10 minutes to help create the seal.

PINEAPPLE MANGO HABANERO JAM

Steps:

• Combine mangos, pineapple, and cider vinegar in a stockpot over medium-high heat. Bring to a a simmer; mash mangos and pineapple to a chunky consistency with a potato masher. Stir in sugar until dissolved.
• Stir liquid pectin and habanero chile halves into the stockpot. Bring to a rolling boil, stirring frequently. Cook, stirring frequently, until jam thickens, about 2 minutes more. Remove chile halves. Discard 6 chile halves; chop 2 halves and stir back into the stockpot.
• Sterilize 8 half-pint jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes.
• Ladle hot jam into hot, sterilized jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a clean knife around the insides of the jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. Top with lids and screw on rings.
• Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars into the boiling water using a holder, spacing them 2 inches apart. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Bring the water to a rolling boil, cover the pot, and process for 10 minutes.
• Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool, about 8 hours. Press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that the seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all).

HABANERO PINEAPPLE JAM

Steps:

• Drain pineapple well, reserving 1/2 cup pineapple juice.
• Inspect 8 half-pint jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water. Place jars and lids on a rack in a large pot of boiling water; sterilize for about 5 minutes. Remove jars from water and place on kitchen towel or wooden board.
• Mix sugar, apple cider vinegar, and salt together in an 8-quart pot and cook over medium heat to dissolve the sugar. Bring to a boil and add the pineapple, reserved pineapple juice, minced bell pepper, habanero peppers, and carrots. Bring back to a rapid boil for about 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
• Add powdered pectin, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing well after each addition. Let jam boil for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and ladle into sterilized jars, leaving 1/4 inch at the top. Wipe off any spillage around the rims of the jars using a damp paper towel.
• Screw on tops and rings. Place the sealed jars back in boiling water for 5 to 10 minutes. Remove jars from boiling water and place on kitchen towel or wooden board. Allow to cool completely, 12 to 24 hours. Listen for a "pop" as jars cool and seal.

PINEAPPLE HABANERO JELLY

Steps:

• In Blender or Food Processor combine Habaneros, Bell Pepper, Pineapple and Vinegar, chop fine.
• Bring to a boil on Medium/High heat, boil for 10 minutes, stirring constanly.
• Add Fruit Pectin, stir until dissolved.
• Add Sugar, stir until dissolved.
• Return to a boil and hard boil for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, mixture will thicken as it boils.
• Remove from Heat and Skim Foam.
• Ladle into sterilized 4oz Jars leaving 1/8"Headspace.
• Seal and process in boiling water bath for 5 minutes.
• I typically yield 12-14 of the 4 oz jars. May take 1 to 2 days for the jelly to set.

PINEAPPLE HABANERO PEPPER JELLY

Steps:

• Sterilize jars and lids according to safe canning practices.
• Place peppers in a blender with the apple cider vinegar and pulse until peppers are minced.
• Pour the pepper-vinegar mixture into a saucepan. Add sugar, pineapple juice, salt and butter. Stir well until dissolved. Bring to a boil. Cook for about 10 minutes while stirring constantly to prevent the ingredients from sticking.
• Add the liquid pectin. Bring to a full rolling boil that cannot be stirred down with a spoon. Boil for 1 full minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
• Skim off any foam. Ladle jam into prepared jars, filling to within 1/8-inch of the top. Wipe jar rims and threads with a clean cloth or paper towel. Carefully place the flat lid on the glass rim; screw on the band. Place jars on elevated canner rack. Lower rack into canner. Water must cover jars by 1 to 2 inches; add more boiling water if needed. Cover and bring to a gentle boil. Process the jars for 10 minutes. Carefully remove the jars from the canner and sit them on a dishcloth on the counter. After jars cool, check seals by pressing the middle of the lid with your finger. If the lid springs back, the lid is not sealed and refrigeration is necessary.