Apricot Pineapple Jam
12 - 8 oz. jars, one serving is 1 Tablespoon
Apricot Pineapple Jam is made in the crockpot with fresh apricots and chopped pineapple. Enjoy this delicious jam mixture as a spread, filling, or topping!
12 - 8 oz. jars, one serving is 1 Tablespoon
Ingredients
- 6 cups apricots measure after chopping or crushing
- 2 cups fresh pineapple measure after chopping finely
- 9 cups granulated sugar
- 2 boxes pectin
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- ½ - 1 teaspoon almond extract
Instructions
- Prepare mason jars and lids by washing and sterilizing in boiling water or running through the sterilization cycle on the dishwasher.
- Prepare the apricots and pineapple. Remove pits from the apricots and chop into small pieces. Cut the flesh of the pineapple into small pieces. Crockpot jam cooks best the smaller the pieces are broken down beforehand.
- Add sugar, pectin, apricots, and pineapple to the crockpot.
- Set the crockpot on high and cook for 2-3 hours, stirring every 30 minutes or so.
- When the sugar is completely dissolved throughout the entire mixture, the jam is done.
- Add almond extract.
- Use an immersion blender to break down jam to your desired consistency.
- Ladle jam into prepared jars, secure lids, and leave the jars to set for 24 hours before storing in the freezer.
- If, instead of storing in the freezer, you’d like to process the jars in a boiling water bath, they can be stored on the shelf for up to 1 year.
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Notes
Recipe will make about 12 - 8 oz. jars of jam. Nutritional information reflects one single serving of jam - .5 oz. or about 1 tablespoon.
Be sure to measure the fruit after you have chopped it into small pieces or you may not use enough fruit in the recipe.
Do not alter the sugar, pectin, or fruit quantities unless you are using a low sugar pectin (then - follow instructions on the pectin label). You can double or halve the recipe, but you must double or halve all ingredients. Using the proper measurements ensures the jam will set up correctly.
Follow best practices for sterilization of the jars, processing the jam, and storage. These are detailed in the post information above if you are unfamiliar. Improper adherence to sterilization and storage guidelines may result in bacteria growth in the jam.
Overcooking the jam in the crockpot can lead to discoloration and a burnt sugar appearance and flavor. Stir every 30 minutes. The jam is done once the sugar granules have fully dissolved. You can test the jam by placing a drop on a cold plate - if it sets and has gelatinized, it's good!
Nutrition
Calories: 39kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.002g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.004g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 0.2mg | Potassium: 15mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 94IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 0.03mg
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