Best Apricot Pineapple Jam

 

Summer sunshine in a jar would be a great way to describe this delicious citrusy jam.  The apricots and pineapple compliment each other perfectly.  You won't be disappointed.  All the canning recipes I share are from tested sources so you can be confident they will store safely.  This recipe is from MCP which makes pectin.

Apricot Pineapple Jam

3 cups prepared fruit pitted and finely chopped.  You will need about 2 lbs of ripe apricots

1 20oz can crushed pineapple in juice, undrained

1/2 cup lemon juice

1 box pectin 

1/4 tsp butter

8 cups of sugar measured into a separate bowl

• Pre wash 7 or 8 half pint jars.  Place lids in saucepan and heat until just before a boil.   Keep warm.  Fill water bath canner half full of water and add a couple TBS of white vinegar to prevent mineral build up in your canner. Heat to a boil while preparing jam.

• Finely chop unpeeled, pitted apricots. Measure exactly 3 cups prepared fruit into large saucepan. Increasing or decreasing fruits affects setting.

•  Add crushed pineapple with juice and lemon juice.

• Stir in pectin.  Add butter to reduce foaming.  Bring mixture to full rolling boil that cannot be stirred down.  Stir constantly. It is important to bring this mixture to a full boil before adding sugar so the pectin will set.

• Stir in the sugar.  Return to a full rolling boil and boil exactly 4 minutes stirring constantly.  Yes, 4 minutes is the correct time.

• Remove from heat and skim off any foam with a metal spoon.  Allow to rest for 10 minutes.

• Ladle into prepared jars leaving 1/4 inch headspace.  Cover with 2 piece lids. Place in water bath canner and be sure jars are covered by 2 inches of water.

• Process 10 minutes be sure to adjust for altitude.  

• After processing turn off heat and remove canner lid.  Wait 10 minutes before removing from the counter.  Allow to cool.  

• Check to be sure you have a seal.  To do this press the center of the lid.  It should not move or spring back when pressed.

• Makes 7 half pint jars.

Tree ripe fresh apricots make the best jams!

Remove rings before storing.

Enjoy on some homemade biscuits, bread, or muffins.  This jam is wonderful with crepes, pancakes, or waffles.  

Links to canning equipment to purchase from Amazon:

Water Bath Canner  (I recommend stainless steel)

Half Pint Canning Jars  (I only recommend Kerr or Ball)

Powdered Pectin

Canning and Preserving Books