Tutti-Frutti Jam
By Yankee Magazine|Jul 15 2004|
1983 Second Prize
Yield
Makes about 7 half-pints.
Ingredients
3 cups chopped pears
1 large orange
3/4 cup crushed pineapple, drained
1/4 cup chopped maraschino cherries
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 three-ounce package powdered pectin
5 cups sugar
Instructions
Wash, pare, core, and chop enough pears to make 3 cups of chopped fruit. Peel the orange, remove seeds, and chop the pulp. Place chopped pears in a large saucepan. Add orange pulp, pineapple, cherries, and lemon juice. Stir in pectin. Place on high heat and bring to a full rolling boil, stirring constantly. Add sugar, continue stirring, and heat again to a full rolling boil. Boil hard for one minute. Remove from heat and skim. Spoon into hot sterilized jars and seal.
I think it is just faboulus…. I loved every mouthful I had of it.
It’s a real treat and ican be made at any time of year. It will be a jam that I’ll make often.
This is so good. Thanks.