Pear Amber Jam

Ingredients

• 4 cups bartlett pears, diced
• 1 large orange, grind

• 1 (9 ounce) can crushed pineapple, plus juice
• 1/4 cup maraschino cherry, sliced
• 6 cups sugar

• 1 (3 1/2 ounce) box dry pectin

Directions

1. 1

   Measure sugar and set aside.

2. 2

   Boil fruit for 4 minutes, add powdered pectin and stir well.

3. 3

   Place over highest heat and boil, stirring constantly. Add sugar and mix well. Continue stirring and bring to a boil that cannot be stirred down. Boil 4 minutes and then remove from heat.

4. 4

   Stir and skim for 5 minutes to cool and prevent floating fruit.

5. 5

   Pour into ½-pint jelly jars and seal.