Tomato Green Chile Pineapple Preserves
Elevate your homemade condiment game with Tomato Green Chile Pineapple Preserves—a bold fusion of sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors that will tantalize your taste buds! This unique recipe combines ripe, juicy tomatoes, vibrant roasted green chiles, and tropical crushed pineapple to create a jam bursting with character. Enhanced with a touch of cinnamon and balanced by a hint of lemon juice, these preserves are perfect for spreading on toast, glazing meats, or adding complexity to dishes. With a short prep time and a rewarding cooking process, this recipe is a must-try for those looking to experiment with unexpected flavor pairings. Whether canned for long-term storage or enjoyed fresh, these preserves are a delicious way to turn everyday meals into extraordinary culinary experiences.
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups, chopped Ripe tomatoes
- 2 cups, drained Crushed pineapple
- 1 cup, roasted and chopped Green chiles
- 3 cups Granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 1 packet (1.75 oz) Pectin
- 0.25 cup Water
Instructions
Start by thoroughly cleaning and sanitizing your jars and lids if you plan on preserving the mixture for long-term storage.
Peel, core, and dice the ripe tomatoes into small chunks. Drain the excess liquid to avoid overwatering the preserves.
Prepare the green chiles by roasting them until the skin blisters. Peel off the skins, remove the seeds, and chop the flesh into small pieces.
In a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the chopped tomatoes, crushed pineapple, and roasted green chiles.
Add granulated sugar, lemon juice, and ground cinnamon to the mixture. Stir well to combine all ingredients evenly.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a simmer. Stir constantly to prevent sticking and burning.
In a small bowl, mix the pectin with 1/4 cup of water until dissolved. Add the pectin mixture to the saucepan and stir thoroughly.
Increase the heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a rolling boil. Cook for 5 minutes while stirring continuously.
Reduce the heat to medium and let the preserve mixture cook for an additional 30-35 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens to your desired consistency.
Perform a gel test to check the consistency: Drop a small amount onto a cold plate and tilt the plate. If the mixture holds and wrinkles slightly when pushed, it is ready.
Turn off the heat and carefully ladle the hot preserves into sanitized jars, leaving about 1/4 inch of headspace at the top.
If preserving, seal the jars with lids and process them in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes. Otherwise, allow the jars to cool completely and store them in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2830 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 3.0 g | 4% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 76 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 735.5 g | 267% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.6 g | 81% | |
| Total Sugars | 703.5 g | ||
| Protein | 15.6 g | 31% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 210 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 6.3 mg | 35% | |
| Potassium | 3679 mg | 78% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
