Pineapple-Apricot Jam

Pineapple-Apricot Jam

Time: 50 mins

Ingredients

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

Directions

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