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Apricot Pineapple Preserves Recipe
Every year in the spring, Dan and I visit a u-pick apricot farm just south of Fresno and pick our fill of the fruit. Usually about 30 pounds and not one will ever go to waste! (only to waist if you know what I mean! 🤣)
I made several batches of Apricot Jam this year. We've had lunches filled with PB&J's all summer long. But I have another jam and all of our lunches are filled with fresh fruit for the next month. It’s such a treat!
The recipe I’m sharing today combines fresh apricots and canned crushed pineapple. It’s an old-fashioned recipe that I’ve adapted from my friend Michelle.
My buddy Michelle is a Master when it comes to making jams and jellies. She makes hundreds of jars each year, gifting many. If you're lucky enough to receive one you know it's a jar of love!
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Ingredient list for Pineapple Apricot Jam
- apricots
- canned crushed pineapple
- sugar
- lemon juice
- almond extract
- one box low-sugar sure-jell pectin
Frequently asked questions:
Do the apricots need to be peeled?
No, I wouldn’t do that to you, I promise! There’s no need to peel the apricots. You’ll simply slice them in half and remove the stone. Then give them a good rough chop.
How long does apricot jam last?
Properly sealed and processed, this jam will last six months to a year. Now I’m here to tell you that it won’t last that long in your pantry at all because it will be gobbled up so quickly!
Everyone loves homemade jam!
Does jam go bad if left out?
Once you’ve opened the jar and broken the seal it should be refrigerated. If you leave it on the counter (after opening) it will only last about two weeks. Pop it in the fridge after opening.
How can you tell if jam or jelly has went bad?
If there is mold on top of the jam or an odor, it’s obviously spoiled. It’s best to discard the jar.
How to make Apricot Pineapple Jam
Steps to make Apricot Pineapple Preserves
- Slice the apricots in half and remove the stone. Roughly chop. Measure 4 cups.
- Sterilize jars, rings and lids. In a heavy stock pot, place the chopped apricots, crushed pineapple, lemon juice and almond extract.
- Measure 4 cups of sugar. Removing ¼ cup of sugar and mix it with the contents of the Sure-Jell. Sprinkle it into the apricots, mix well again and set it on the stove on high and bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
- When it comes to a hard boil add the remaining sugar. Continue stirring constantly and return it to a boil.
- When it comes back to a hard boil, continue boiling it for exactly one minute.
- Remove from the stove & immediately ladle into sterilized jars.
- Use a damp cloth and wipe off the top of the jars to remove any jam that may have spilled on the top.
- Place lids on jars and screw them on tightly.
- Process in a hot bath (boiling water) for 10 minutes to seal the jars. Makes 8 eight oz. jars.
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Apricot Pineapple Jam
Apricot Pineapple Jam Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 cups apricots chopped
- 2 cups crushed pineapple with juice
- 4 cups sugar
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- ¾ tsp almond extract
- 1 box low sugar sure jell this is the one in the pink box
Instructions
- Soak the apricots in water. Rinse them well. Then peel them apart to remove the stone. Roughly chop. Measure 4 cups.
- Sterilize jars, rings and lids.
- In a heavy stock pot, place the chopped apricots, crushed pineapple, lemon juice and almond extract. Stir to combine.
- Measure 4 cups of sugar. Removing ¼ cup of sugar and mix it with the contents of the Sure-Jell.
- Sprinkle the Sure-Jell/sugar mixture into the apricots, mix to combine and set it on the stove on high and bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
- When it comes to a hard boil (a hard boil is a boil that cannot be stirred down) add the remaining sugar.
- Continue stirring constantly and return it to a boil. When it comes back to another hard boil, set a timer and boil it for exactly one minute.
- Remove from the stove & immediately ladle into sterilized jars.
- Use a damp cloth and wipe off the top of the jars to remove any jam that may have spilled.. Place lids on jars and screw them on tightly.
- Process in a hot water bath (boiling water) for 10 minutes to seal the jars. Makes 8 eight oz. jars.
