Pretty Peach Jam
Quick Cooking
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"This has been a favorite jam in my family for as long as I can remember," relates Theresa Beckman of Inwood, Iowa. "It's a delicious medley of fruits, including peaches, cherries, pineapple and orange."
SERVINGS: 104
CATEGORY: Low Fat
METHOD: Freezer (Jams, Jellies or Pickles)
TIME: Prep: 20 min. Cook: 20 min. + cooling
Ingredients:
- 8 medium peaches, peeled and cut into wedges
- 1 small unpeeled navel orange, cut into wedges
- 2 cans (8 ounces each) crushed pineapple, undrained
- 12 maraschino cherries
- 3 tablespoons maraschino cherry juice
- 2 packages (1-3/4 ounces each) powdered fruit pectin
- 10 cups sugar
Directions:
In a blender or food processor, cover and process fruits and cherry juice in batches until smooth. Transfer to a large kettle; stir in pectin and bring to a rolling boil over high heat, stirring frequently. Add sugar and return to a rolling boil. Boil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
Remove from the heat. Pour into jars or plastic containers. Cover and let stand overnight or until set, but not longer than 24 hours. Refrigerate for up to 3 weeks or freeze for up to 1 year. Yield: 13 cups.