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Fresh Pineapple-Sriracha Freezer Jam

Sweet and spicy and SUPER delicious! But guess what else it is - super EASY, no canning knowledge necessary!

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
3 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 80 1 tablespoon
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 cups* diced fresh pineapple well-drained
  • 6 cups* sugar measured into separate bowl
  • 2 packets Certo liquid pectin**
  • 3 tablespoons sriracha chili sauce more if you like things really spicy
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Instructions

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  1. Wash and dry small canning jars or plastic containers with lids. The recipe will make 8 cups of jam, so the quantity of jars you'll need will depend on the size of your jars.
  2. Measure exactly 3 cups chopped, well-drained pineapple into a large bowl. Stir in exactly 6 cups of sugar (level sugar off with a knife) and Sriracha. Let stand 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Place bowl in microwave and cook on high power for 3 minutes. Remove from microwave and stir well. Return to microwave and cook on high for another 2 minutes. This will help dissolve the sugar and prevent your jam from being "grainy".
  4. Mix pectin and lemon juice. Add to pineapple mixture; stir for 3 minutes. Take a taste. Sugar should be completely dissolved and there should be no graininess. If sugar is not dissolved, continue to stir for another minute or two.
  5. Fill all containers immediately to within ½ inch of tops. Wipe off top edges of containers and cover with lids. Let stand at room temperature 24 hours. Jam is now ready to use. Store in refrigerator up to 3 weeks or freeze extra containers up to 1 year. Thaw in refrigerator before using.

Notes

  • *Jam and jelly making is an exact science, so be sure to measure very accurately. This is not the time to improvise, as you may not have good results. Occasionally, jams and/or jellies do not thicken. I don't know why this happens, but every now and then I have this problem. Kraft has instructions to remedy the problem here.**Certo seems to be located in a different area at almost every grocery store. I just ask one of the clerks where they have "the jam and jelly making supplies" if I have any problem and they direct me to the right place.