Apricot Pineapple Jam
Prep
30m
Cook
10m
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| Cuisine Type | Latin |
Ingredients
Apricot Pineapple jam
| 3 cups prepared apricots (about 2 Lbs fully ripe apricots.) |
| 1 20 ounce can crushed pineapple in juice, undrained |
| 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice |
| 1 box MCP Pectin |
| 1/4 tsp butter or margarine |
| 8 cups sugar, measured in a separate bowl |
Apricot Pineapple Jam Directions
- Bring boiling-water canner, half full with water, to simmer.
- Wash jars and screw bands in hot soapy water; rinse with warm water.
- Pour boiling water over flat lids in saucepan off the heat.
- Let stand in hot water until ready to use.
- Drain jars well before filling.
- Chop finely or grind unpeeled and pitted apricots.
- Measure exactly 3 cups prepared fruit into 6- or 8-qt. saucepot.
- Add crushed pineapple and lemon juice.
- Stir pectin into prepared fruit in saucepot.
- Add butter to reduce foaming.
- Bring mixture to full rolling boil (a boil that doesn't stop bubbling when stirred) on high heat, stirring constantly.
- Return to a full rolling boil and boil exactly 4 min., stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat.
- Skim off any foam with metal spoon.
- Ladle immediately into prepared jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of tops.
- Wipe jar rims and threads.
- Screw bands tightly.
- Place jars on elevated rack in canner.
- Lower rack into canner. (Water must cover jars by 1 to 2 inches. Add boiling water if necessary.)
- Cover; bring water to gentle boil.
- Remove jars and place upright on a towel to cool completely.
- After jars cool, check seals by pressing middles of lids with finger. (If lids spring back, lids are not sealed and refrigeration is necessary.)
Notes
Altitude Chart
At altitudes above 1,000 feet, increase processing time as indicated:
1,001 to 3,000 feet - increase processing time by 5 min.;
3,001 to 6,000 feet - increase processing time by 10 min.;
6,001 to 8,000 feet - increase processing time by 15 min.;
8,001 to 10,000 - increase processing time by 20 min.
Nutrition facts
Per Serving
| Kcal: | 93 kcal |
| Fibers (g): | 0.3g |
| Sodium (mg): | 2mg |
| Carbs: | 24.7g |
| Sugar (g): | 23.7g |
| Fat: | 0.1g |
| Proteins: | 0.1g |
