Pineapple-Apricot Jam

Title: Pineapple-Apricot Jam
Categories: Christmas, Fruits, Gifts, Jam
Yield: 5 servings

20 oz Pineapple; Crushed, 1 Cn
6 oz Maraschino Cherries; 1 Jar,*
8 oz Dried Apricots; Cut Into 1/4
1/4 c Water
3 1/2 c Sugar
2 tb Lemon Juice
3 oz Fruit Pectin; Liquid,1 pouch

* Drain, reserving 1/3 cup of the syrup, the cherries and cut up in
small pieces.
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Heat the pineapple, with the syrup, the reserved cherry syrup, the
apricots and the water to boiling in a Dutch oven, stirring
occasionally then reduce the heat and cover. Simmer, stirring
occasionally, until the apricots are tender, about 10 minutes. Stir
in the sugar, lemon juice, and cherries. Heat to a full rolling boil
over high heat, stirring constantly. Boil and stir for 1 minute.
Remove from the heat and stir in the pectin. Pour into hot sterilized
jars or glasses or freezer containers. Cover and cool to room
temperature and store in the refrigerator or freezer no more than 3
months.