An AMAZING Pineapple Jalapeno Jam

A friend just rocked my world with this pineapple jalapeno jam recipe. OH, MY!

Now, I realize it begins by using another recipe that I have already shared with you…candied jalapenos. Many people use the term “cowboy candy” for candied jalapenos. Whatever you call them, they alone are amazing added to cream cheese for a perfect appetizer.

If you have some of those in your pantry to use? You are GOLDEN! If not, Walmart carries them. Just click on the link to shop.

Luckily, I still had 3 jars left to begin this creating…and boy am I glad I did.

Right now, jalapenos are overflowing in gardens and farmers’ markets.

Pineapple is the star of this Pineapple Jalapeno Jam

A fresh pineapple…make sure it smells wonderful and is not too hard when you make your selection.

Sugar, of course, with 4 oz of candied jalapenos, fruit pectin, lemon juice and red pepper are all that you need for this rock star recipe.

Adding the recipe to 4 oz. canning jars makes the perfect amount to pour over or whip into 8 oz softened cream cheese.

Guests who have their feet under your table will fall in love with this pineapple jalapeno jam.

Promise!

Here’s the recipe! Don’t forget to print, save or add it to Pinterest!

Pineapple Jalapeno Jam

A mixture of candied jalapeno and pineapple that makes the perfect appetizer with cream cheese and crackers.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

10 minutes mins

Total Time 45 minutes mins

Course Canning fruit jam

Cuisine American

Servings 14 4 oz jars

Equipment

• 1 food processor to finely chop pineapple, optional if doing by hand
• 1 Stove
• 1 Stock pot
• 1 set measuring spoons/cups
• 14 4 oz canning jars, rings, lids
• 1 water bath canner

Ingredients

  

• 4 C fresh pineapple, chopped finely, not pureed
• 4 oz candied jalapenos or cowboy candy
• 2 T lemon juice
• 1 t crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 pkg Sure-Jel fruit pectin
• 6 C sugar

Instructions

 

• Measure all ingredients before beginning. Peel fresh pineapple, remove core and add cubes into food processor. Pulse to finely chop, not puree. Measure out 4 C to use for the recipe.
  
• Peel fresh pineapple, remove core and add cubes into food processor. Pulse to finely chop, not puree. Measure out 4 C to use for the recipe.
  
• Wash canning jars and add to water bath canner.
• NOTE: it is no longer recommended by manufacturers to boil lids for canning. It can now actually prevent them from sealing correctly.

  Simply rinse them and add to a boil ready for canning process.
• Fill water bath canner with enough water that will cover jars by about an inch of water after loading.
• Begin heating water bath to boiling.
• Add pineapple to Dutch oven or stock pot.
• Add candied jalapenos, lemon juice, pepper flakes and pectin. Mix together.
  
• Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring often.
• Add sugar all at once, stir and return to a rolling boil that does not stop when stirring. Boil hard for 1 minute.
  
• Skim foam from top of jam and remove from heat.
• Using a jar lifter, remove jars from water bath, emptying water from inside and set them out to immediately fill with jam while both are hot.
• Ladle jam into prepared jars. Wipe tops of jars with damp clean cloth to remove any jam that might prevent sealing. Add lids and rings to finger tightness.
  
• Use the jar lifter to place hot jars back into water bath canner. Make sure that theres at least 1 inch of water covering filled canner to begin canning process.
  
• Cover canner and when water has begun to boil again, process for 10 minutes.
• Using jar lifter, lift jars from canner and place on towel covered counter out of drafts for 12-24 hours. Jars are sealed when button in center is depressed. Don't touch the jars while cooling.
• Once cooled, label and date and add to your pantry. Refrigerate any opened or unsealed jars to use immediately.

  It's always recommended to use jam within a year of processing. If they are still sealed, I have used them beyond that date.
  
• Perfect for Christmas gift giving!
  

Notes

This jam is already a new favorite appetizer choice. Serve poured over softened cream cheese with crackers. It’s also great to make a dip by adding to softened cream cheese and whipping together. 

Add as a glaze for grilled chicken or a dip for chicken wings for a bit of surprise to your gatherings. 

Top with cute jar toppers for the perfect Christmas gift!

Keyword cowboy pineapple jalapeno jam, pineapple candied jalapeno jam, pineapple jalapeno jam

Oh, my goodness!

Hope you love this one. Pineapple Jalapeno Jam may be a favorite gift request from you. Get prepared!

This will be on my Christmas gift list for many in my family.

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Hope that those who have their feet under your table to gather, enjoy this one!

Happy jamming,

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