Spicy Pineapple Jalapeño Chutney

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🌶️🍍 Spicy Pineapple Jalapeño Chutney

Sweet • Spicy • Tangy • Bold Flavor Boost

This Spicy Pineapple Jalapeño Chutney is a vibrant mix of juicy pineapple, fiery jalapeños, and warming spices. It’s the perfect balance of sweet heat and tang, making it an instant upgrade for grilled meats, tacos, rice bowls, or even cheese boards.

📝 Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh pineapple, diced
  • 2–3 jalapeños, sliced (seeds removed for less heat)
  • 3 tbsp red chili flakes or chili paste (adjust to taste)
  • ¼ cup sugar (brown or white)
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar or white vinegar
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp fresh grated ginger
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp green onions, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp oil (neutral or olive)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add jalapeños, garlic, and ginger; sauté 30–60 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Stir in pineapple, sugar, vinegar, lime juice, chili flakes/paste, and salt.
  4. Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring often.
  5. Cook 12–15 minutes until pineapple softens and mixture thickens.
  6. Remove from heat and fold in green onions.
  7. Let cool slightly—chutney thickens as it cools.

🧠 Notes

  • Texture should be jam-like but still chunky.
  • Heat level increases as it sits—taste before adding more chili.
  • Pineapple sweetness balances the spice naturally.

💡 Tips

  • Use ripe pineapple for best flavor.
  • Blend partially for a smoother chutney.
  • Add a splash of water if it thickens too fast.
  • Store in an airtight jar for easy meal prep.

🍽️ Servings

  • Makes about 1½ cups
  • Serves 8–10 (2 tbsp per serving)

🧮 Nutritional Info (Approx. per serving)

  • Calories: 45
  • Carbs: 11g
  • Sugar: 9g
  • Fat: 1g
  • Fiber: 1g

💪 Benefits

  • Pineapple supports digestion with natural enzymes
  • Capsaicin from chilies may boost metabolism
  • Low-fat, flavor-packed condiment
  • Adds excitement to healthy meals without heavy sauces

❓ Q & A

Q: How long does it last?
Up to 2 weeks refrigerated in a sealed jar.

Q: Can I make it less spicy?
Yes—use fewer jalapeños and reduce chili flakes.

Q: Is this vegan and gluten-free?
Yes, naturally both.

Q: What can I serve it with?
Grilled chicken, fish, shrimp, tacos, cheese boards, or roasted veggies.

 

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