🥥🌶️ Coconut–Pineapple Chili Island Jam 🍍✨
A glossy, spoonable jam with bright pineapple, creamy coconut, and a gentle chili warmth — perfect for toast, cheese boards, grilled meats, or even shrimp 😍
🧾 Ingredients
3 cups fresh pineapple, finely chopped
1 cup unsweetened coconut milk (full-fat for best flavor)
1½ cups granulated sugar
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
1–2 small red chilies, finely minced (adjust to taste)
½ tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla extract (optional but delicious)
2 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (slurry, optional for thicker jam)
🔥 Instructions
Combine & cook
In a heavy saucepan, add pineapple, coconut milk, sugar, lime juice, chilies, and salt.
Simmer
Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring often. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 25–30 minutes, until thickened and glossy.
Thicken (optional)
If you want a firmer jam, stir in the cornstarch slurry and simmer 2–3 more minutes until it coats the spoon.
Finish
Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
Cool & store
Let cool completely. Transfer to a clean jar and refrigerate up to 2 weeks.
🌺 Serving Ideas
Spread on toast, biscuits, or croissants
Pair with cream cheese or brie
Brush over grilled chicken, shrimp, or salmon
Spoon over vanilla ice cream or yogurt
Coconut–Pineapple Chili Island Jam
