PINEAPPLE-APRICOT JAM

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Flecked with snippets of tropical fruit, this jam is a delight for gift givers and receivers. Once you try a spoonful, you'll agree that the little taste of paradise in every jar makes this jam such a popular present.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Condiment

Time 25m

Yield 80

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 jar (6 ounces) maraschino cherries, drained and 1/3 cup syrup reserved
1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple in syrup, undrained
6 ounces dried apricots, cut into fourths (about 1 cup)
1/4 cup water
3 1/2 cups sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 pouch (3 ounces) liquid fruit pectin (from 6-ounce package)

Steps:

  • Chop cherries; set aside. Heat reserved cherry syrup, the pineapple, apricots and water to boiling in Dutch oven, stirring occasionally; reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until apricots are tender.
  • Stir in sugar, lemon juice and cherries. Heat to rolling boil over high heat, stirring occasionally. Boil and stir 1 minute; remove from heat. Stir in pectin.
  • Immediately pour mixture into hot, sterilized jars or freezer containers, leaving 1/2-inch headspace. Wipe rims of jars. Seal immediately; cool. Refrigerate or freeze up to 3 months. Thaw before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 50, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 tablespoon, Sodium 0 mg

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