Here’s a delicious and vibrant Spicy Pineapple Jalapeño Chutney recipe — perfect as a condiment for grilled meats, tacos, cheese boards, or even just with crackers. 🍍🌶️
🌶️ Spicy Pineapple Jalapeño Chutney
🕒 Time:
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Prep: 15 minutes
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Cook: 25-30 minutes
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Total: ~45 minutes
🧂 Ingredients:
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2 cups fresh pineapple, finely chopped (about 1 medium pineapple)
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2-3 jalapeños, finely chopped (seeds in for heat, remove for milder)
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1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
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2-3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
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1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
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1/3 cup brown sugar (adjust to taste)
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1/2 tsp salt
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1/2 tsp ground cumin
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1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
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Pinch of ground cloves (optional)
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1 tbsp olive oil or neutral oil
🔥 Optional Add-ins:
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Red chili flakes – for extra heat
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Fresh lime juice – to brighten up at the end
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Cilantro – stirred in at the end for a fresh herbal note
🍳 Instructions:
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Sauté Aromatics:
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Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
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Add onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until soft.
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Add garlic, ginger, and jalapeños. Sauté for another 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
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Add Pineapple & Spices:
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Stir in the chopped pineapple.
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Add brown sugar, vinegar, salt, cumin, cinnamon, and cloves (if using).
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Stir well to combine.
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Simmer:
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Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low.
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Simmer uncovered for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened and jammy.
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Finish:
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Taste and adjust seasoning — more sugar for sweetness, more vinegar for tang, etc.
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Optional: stir in lime juice or fresh cilantro at the end.
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Cool & Store:
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Let chutney cool to room temp.
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Store in an airtight jar in the fridge for up to 2 weeks (or water-bath can for longer shelf life).
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🍴 Serving Ideas:
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With grilled chicken, pork chops, or shrimp
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On burgers or hot dogs
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On cheese boards (pairs great with sharp cheddar or goat cheese)
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As a dip or sandwich spread
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Spoon over rice or grain bowls for a sweet-heat kick