Pretty Peach Jam

Name: Pretty Peach Jam
Ingredients: 8 medium peaches, peeled and cut into wedges; 1 small unpeeled navel orange, cut into wedges; 2 cans (8 ounces each) crushed pineapple, undrained; 12 maraschino cherries; 3 tablespoons maraschino cherry juice; 2 packages (1-3/4 ounces each) powdered fruit pectin; 10 cups sugar

7 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

8 medium peaches, peeled and cut into wedges
1 small unpeeled navel orange, cut into wedges
2 cans (8 ounces each) crushed pineapple, undrained
12 maraschino cherries
3 tablespoons maraschino cherry juice
2 packages (1-3/4 ounces each) powdered fruit pectin
10 cups sugar

Directions

1

Rinse thirteen 1-cup plastic containers and lids with boiling water. Dry thoroughly.
2

In a blender or food processor, cover and process fruits and cherry juice in batches until smooth. Transfer to a large stockpot; stir in pectin and bring to a rolling boil over high heat, stirring frequently. Add sugar and return to a rolling boil. Boil 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
3

Remove from heat. Immediately fill all containers to within 1/2 in. of tops. Wipe off top edges of containers. Immediately cover with lids. Let stand at room temperature 24 hours.
4

Jam is now ready to use. Refrigerate up to 3 weeks or freeze up to 1 year. Thaw frozen jam in refrigerator before serving.