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Pineapple Mango Habanero Jam

This vibrant jam packs tropical sweetness from ripe mangoes and pineapples, balanced with tangy lime and a fiery kick of habanero.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
cool time 8 hours
Total Time 9 hours
Course Dessert
Servings 4
Calories 60 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ pounds fresh mangos cut into chunks
  • 1 pound fresh pineapple cut into chunks
  • ½ cup cider vinegar
  • 4 cups white sugar
  • 1 3 ounce pouch liquid pectin
  • 4 habanero chiles – stemmed halved, and seeded

Instructions
 

  • Combine mangos, pineapple, and cider vinegar in a stockpot over medium-high heat. Bring to 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 roaring boil, stirring frequently. Cook, stirring regularly, until jam thickens, about 2 minutes. Remove chile halves. Discard 6 chile halves; chop 2 half 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 the heated, sterilized jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a clean knife around the insides of the jars to eliminate any air bubbles. Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. Top with the lids and screw on the rings.
  • Place a rack in the bottom of a big stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars into boiling water using a holder, spacing them 2 inches apart. Pour in extra boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Bring water to a roaring 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).

Notes

If you prefer, use frozen fruit.