Pineapple Jam  3 1/4 cups prepared fruit (one 20-ounce can crushed  pineapple in syrup) 3 cups (1 1/4 pounds) granulated sugar 1 box Sure-Jel fruit pectin First, prepare the fruit. Measure contents of one can  crushed pineapple. Add enough water to make 3 1/4 cups.  Place in 6- or 8-quart saucepan. Then make the jam. Measure sugar and set aside. Mix fruit pectin into fruit in saucepan.  Place over high heat and stir until mixture comes to  a full boil.  Immediately add all sugar and stir. Bring to a full  rolling boil and boil hard 1 minute, stirring constantly.  Remove from heat and skim off foam with a metal spoon.  Ladle quickly into hot sterilized jars, filling to within  1/8 inch of tops. Wipe jar rims and threads.  Cover with two-piece lids. Screw bands tightly.  Invert jars for 5 minutes, then turn upright.  After 1 hour, check seals.   |