Peach Pineapple Jam

6 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 3 cups peaches, chopped fine (about 2.5 lbs)
  • 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup maraschino cherry, chopped
  • 1 (2 ounce) package pectin (MCP brand)
  • 5 1/2 cups sugar

Directions

  1. 1
    In a large kettle, combine peaches that have been washed, peeled, pitted and chopped with pineapple, lemon juice and cherries.
  2. 2
    Add pectin and mix together.
  3. 3
    Over medium high heat, bring to a boil stirring constantly.
  4. 4
    Add the sugar all at once, mix well and return to a full rolling boil, adding 1/2 tsp butter if needed to reduce foaming.
  5. 5
    When it reaches the full rolling boil, boil for 4 minutes.
  6. 6
    Remove from heat and continue to stir for a couple minutes. If need be, skim foam off the top. Pour into hot jars.
  7. 7
    If needed wipe edge of jars and then put lids and rings on. Get them as tight as you can by hand and turn upside down. Set timer for 5 minutes.
  8. 8
    After 5 minutes, turn right side up and let sit in an area free from drafts until cooled.
  9. 9
    If desired you can water process. Either way if the jar does not seal, put it in the fridge and use it first.

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