PINEAPPLE-APRICOT JAM

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I had all these apricots and cans of pineapple and since I was in the mood for making jelly and jam, I looked around the net and found this recipe. It is amazingly wonderful. My son-in-law fell in love with it.

Provided by CoolMonday

Categories     Fruit

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple in syrup
8 ounces dried apricots (slice very thin)
2 cups sugar
1 (6 ounce) package orange gelatin

Steps:

  • Wash four 1/2 pint jars, lids and bands in hot soapy water, rinse well with warm water.
  • Submerge in boiled water, off heat, until ready to use.
  • Mix pineapple with syrup, apricots, and sugar in large pan.
  • Bring to boil, stirring occasionally, reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes.
  • Stir in gelatin and simmer 10 minutes longer, stirring occasionally.
  • Skim off an foam with metal spoon.
  • Ladle quickly into prepared jars, filling to within 1/8 inch of top.
  • Wipe jar rims and threads with wet cloth.
  • Cover jars with lids and screw bands on tightly.
  • For water bath, place jars in boiling water for 10 minutes. Water should be 1-2 inches above jars.
  • Allow to cool and check lids. They should be concave and not pop up when pressed in the center.
  • Refrigerate after cooling if not using the water bath.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383.4, Fat 0.2, Sodium 102.7, Carbohydrate 97.5, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 93.2, Protein 2.9

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