Sherried Raspberry-Pear Jam

Directions

1. 1
   MEASURE prepared fruit into a large saucepan.
2. 2
   Add lemon juice and rind.
3. 3
   MEASURE sugar and set aside.
4. 4
   STIR fruit pectin crystals into fruit and mix well.
5. 5
   PLACE saucepan over high heat and stir until mixture comes to a full boil.
6. 6
   STIR in sugar.
7. 7
   Continue to cook and stir over high heat until mixture comes to a full rolling boil.
8. 8
   Boil hard 1 minute, stirring constantly.
9. 9
   Remove from heat.
10. 10
    STIR in sugar.
11. 11
    STIR and skim foam for 5 minutes to prevent floating fruit, adding sherry after 2 minutes.
12. 12
    POUR quickly into warm, sterilized jars filling up to 1/4 inch from rim.
13. 13
    SEAL while hot with sterilized 2-piece lids with new centres.