Pineapple Habanero Hot Sauce

Ingredients (Makes About 1 Cup)

For the Sauce:

• 1 medium fresh pineapple, peeled and cored (use 2 cups diced pineapple)
• 2–3 habanero peppers (remove seeds for less heat)
• 1 small onion, roughly chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• Juice of 1 lime (plus zest for extra brightness)
• 1 cup apple cider vinegar
• 2 tbsp brown sugar (or honey for a natural sweetener)
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Optional: 1 jalapeño pepper (for added complexity without overwhelming heat)

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