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Pineapple Habanero Jelly

Published: Apr 16, 2021 · Modified: Sep 6, 2022 by Lynda · This post may contain affiliate links.

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This Pineapple Habanero Jelly is sweet and spicy. It’s great served with cream cheese and crackers as an easy and delicious appetizer.

I love it when someone gives my husband something good to eat to take home. (That way I get to try it, too.)  It’s even better when they give us the recipe. The time he was given Pineapple Habanero Jelly – Oh. My. Goodness!

Jar of pineapple habanero jelly.

The original recipe came from Lady Abigail. I modified it slightly by halving the recipe and using a can of pineapple tidbits. My husband and daughter don’t like large chunks in their jelly, so we processed the peppers and pineapple until smooth in our food processor.

Hand holding three habaneros.

This was our first real foray into canning and it looks like we will be doing it again. Soon. Like this evening. This jelly is so good. But be warned:  it packs heat!

How To Make Pineapple Habanero Jelly

For this sweet condiment, you need the following ingredients:

  • 3 habanero peppers
  • 20 oz can of pineapple in juice, drained
  • ½ yellow bell pepper, seeds and pulp removed
  • 2 ½ cups sugar
  • ½ cup vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons fruit pectin
  • 4 – ½ pint jars

Start by washing your jars, lids, and rims. Place the clean jars in boiling water and boil for 10 minutes to sterilize.

Bell peppers in a food processor.
Yellow bell pepper and habaneros ready to be processed

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.

Draining pineapples in a collander.
Draining the pineapples – crushed pineapple works well, too

In a large pot, combine sugar, vinegar, and pepper blend. Stir on medium-high heat until it starts boiling. Turn the heat down and let it simmer for 20 minutes.

Making jelly in a pot.
Stir until mixed well – stir occasionally while simmering

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.

jar of pineapple habanero jelly

Pineapple Habanero Jelly

When paired with cream cheese, this tasty jelly transforms into a delicious spread for an appetizer.
4.57 from 48 votes
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Course: Sauce
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 165kcal
Author: Lynda

Ingredients

  • 3 habanero peppers
  • 1 – 20 oz can of pineapple in juice drained
  • ½ yellow bell pepper seeds and pulp removed
  • 2½ cups sugar
  • ½ cup vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp. fruit pectin
  • 4 – ½ pint jars

Instructions

  • 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.

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Notes

Adapted from Lady Abigail’s recipe. Note: Be very careful when handling habaneros. Do not touch your eyes, mucous membranes, your pets, or your children.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/16 | Calories: 165kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Sodium: 17mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 37g
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Upside down jar of jelly.
A little trick to help seal the lids

Did you know that habaneros run 100,000 to 350,000 on the Scoville Scale (unless you are using the Red Savina habanero, which is 350,000 – 800,000 on the scale)? To put that in perspective, a bell pepper does not register and jalapenos are in the 3,500 – 8,000 range.

Pineapple Habanero Jelly on a cracker.

Our favorite way to eat this jelly – with cream cheese on crackers

What is your favorite thing out of a jar?


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  1. Rich says

    January 12, 2023 at 10:57 am

    I haven’t made this particular recipe, but bought some at a market and it tasted realty well. I have used it on air fried salmon(added the last 5 mine of cook). smoked babyback ribs(dry rubbed only, I didn’t use a sauce, added last 20 min) and plan to try in on a pork tenderloin. I plan to make some ASAP.

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  2. Lesley says

    December 08, 2022 at 12:27 pm

    Did you use a liquid pectin or a powder?

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  3. DAVID LONG says

    September 17, 2021 at 10:28 am

    how long will this last in the refrigerator?

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    • Lynda says

      September 17, 2021 at 3:23 pm

      Honestly, I do not know.

      But according to the National Center For Home Food Preservation, “Opened home-canned jams and jellies should be kept in the refrigerator at 40°F or lower. “Regular” – or pectin-added, full-sugar – cooked jams and jellies are best stored for 1 month in the refrigerator after opening. They may last longer depending on the specific product and how it is used. The expected shelf life will be shortened by keeping the container frequently open and/or out at room temperature for long periods of time during use.”

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