Mcp Peach Pineapple Freezer Jam Recipes

PEACH PINEAPPLE JAM

Steps:

• Wash jars, place in 9X13 metal pan upside down with two cups of water in pan.Heat oven to 225*. Put pan in oven. Place seals in a saucepan, heat on low, seals should be hot.
• In large stockpot, add 8 cups of chopped fresh peaches with any juice, or canned chopped peaches with juice.
• Measure crushed pineapple and juice.
• Add enough water to measure 3 1/2 cups.
• Add to stockpot.
• Add orange jello pkgs and sure-jell.
• Add margarine or butter.
• Stir with a wooden spoon to mix.
• Add 2 cups water.
• Heat to a boil.
• Add sugar all at once.
• Stir constantly so it does not scorch. Boil for one full minute, a rolling boil that you cannot stir down.
• Take off heat.
• Skim off foam.
• Add maraschino cherries if desired. Stir.
• Fill jars, 1/4 inch head room. Wipe the neck edge and top of each filled jar with damp clean cloth, seal and tighten with ring.
• Have a canner ready to place jars in hot water bath for 10 minutes. Take out with tongs and place on towel padded counter.
• You will hear a pop and the seal will be dented in when sealed.
• 12-15 1/2 pint jars with seals and rings.
• Remember thuis takes time to seal, it is hot when it comes out of the canner so let it cool. If not set up overnight, use the recipe Liquid Cement #151544. It is not mine but hats off to cook who make it, it works!

PEACH PINEAPPLE JAM

Steps:

• In a large kettle, combine peaches that have been washed, peeled, pitted and chopped with pineapple, lemon juice and cherries.
• Add pectin and mix together.
• Over medium high heat, bring to a boil stirring constantly.
• Add the sugar all at once, mix well and return to a full rolling boil, adding 1/2 tsp butter if needed to reduce foaming.
• When it reaches the full rolling boil, boil for 4 minutes.
• Remove from heat and continue to stir for a couple minutes. If need be, skim foam off the top. Pour into hot jars.
• If needed wipe edge of jars and then put lids and rings on. Get them as tight as you can by hand and turn upside down. Set timer for 5 minutes.
• After 5 minutes, turn right side up and let sit in an area free from drafts until cooled.
• If desired you can water process. Either way if the jar does not seal, put it in the fridge and use it first.

PINEAPPLE-PEACH JAM

Steps:

• Immerse 8 to 10 half-pint jars in simmering water until sauce is ready. Wash lids and rings in warm soapy water. Set aside.
• Combine peaches and pineapple in a large pot. Cook and stir over medium heat until fruit juices are released, 6 to 10 minutes. Add lemon juice, stirring continuously. Add sugar and stir. Add pectin; cook and stir until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
• Pack jam into hot, sterilized jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe rims with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with lids and screw on rings finger-tight.
• Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars 2 inches apart into the boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and process for 10 minutes.