01/30/2026
Coconut-Lime Pineapple Heat Preserve 🌶️🍋
A tropical-sweet pineapple preserve with creamy coconut, bright lime, and a gentle chili heat—perfect for glazing meats or spreading on everything 😍
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 35 minutes
Total time: 50 minutes
Yield: About 3 cups
Ingredients:
* 4 cups fresh pineapple, finely chopped
* 1 cup granulated sugar
* ½ cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
* ½ cup full-fat coconut milk
* Zest of 2 limes
* ¼ cup fresh lime juice
* 1–2 jalapeños, finely minced (seeds removed for mild, kept for heat)
* ½ tsp salt
* ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for extra heat)
* 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions:
1. Add pineapple, granulated sugar, coconut sugar, lime zest, lime juice, jalapeños, salt, and red pepper flakes to a heavy-bottom saucepan.
2. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring often.
3. Reduce heat and simmer 20–25 minutes, stirring frequently, until pineapple breaks down and mixture thickens.
4. Stir in coconut milk and continue simmering 8–10 minutes until glossy and jam-like.
5. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
6. Let cool slightly—the preserve will thicken more as it cools.
7. Transfer to clean jars and refrigerate.
Pro Tip:
This preserve is amazing brushed onto grilled chicken, shrimp, or pork—or served with cream cheese and crackers for a sweet-heat appetizer 🌴🔥
