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Pineapple Habanero Sauce

A bright and spicy sauce that combines sweet pineapple with hot habanero peppers, perfect for meats, tacos, or as a dip.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 pints
Course: Condiment, Sauce
Cuisine: American, Fusion
Calories: 30

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 cups sugar
  • 1 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 cup pineapple juice
  • 3 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 medium onion
  • 1 medium red pepper
  • 1 medium yellow pepper
  • 1 medium mango
  • 1 medium pineapple
  • 4 medium habanero peppers you can use less if you like it less spicy
  • 3 Tbsp cornstarch

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Prep some canning jars or freezer jam containers. This recipe makes 10-12 cups or 5-6 pints.
  2. In a large stock pot, whisk together the sugar, apple cider vinegar, pineapple juice, and lemon juice. Bring to a boil over high heat and boil for 2 minutes. Set the pot aside while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.
  3. Finely chop your onion, red pepper, yellow pepper, and mango into 1/4-inch pieces if you like your sauce chunky. For a smoother sauce, chop the veggies 1/2-1 inch and pulse them through the food processor, being careful not to over blend.
  4. Peel and core your pineapple and slice it into rings. Grill them until caramelized, then chop into small pieces.
  5. Using gloves, roast the habaneros on the grill until lightly charred. Remove seeds and blend until smooth in the food processor.
Cooking
  1. Stir all fruit and veggies into the sugar/vinegar/juice mixture. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for 10 minutes.
  2. Mix cornstarch with a couple of tablespoons of water until smooth and stir into the sauce. Cook for another minute or two until thickened, then transfer sauce into prepped containers.

Notes

Store cooled sauce in airtight jars in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks. For longer storage, freeze in labeled containers for up to 6 months.