Peach Pineapple Jam No Pectin Required Recipes

PINEAPPLE JAM

Steps:

• Peel, core, and coarsely chop pineapple. Place pineapple in a food processor and pulse 2-3 times until it's very fine, but not completely pureed. (Alternately, start with canned crushed pineapple.)
• Place pineapple in a jam pot or deep saucepan.
• For every cup of crushed pineapple, add 1/2 to 2/3 cup sugar. A medium pineapple yields about 3 cups crushed pineapple and would require 1 1/2 to 2 cups sugar.
• Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, stirring to prevent scorching. Cook on high for 25 to 30 minutes until the mixture thickens.
• Ladle into prepared jars leaving 1/4 inch headspace.
• If canning, process in a water bath canner for 10 minutes, adjusting for altitude.

PEACH JAM RECIPE (WITHOUT PECTIN)

Steps:

• PREPARE JARS: Run 2-3 small jars (depending on size) through the dishwasher or washed in very hot water. You will make about 1 1/2 cups (480g) of peach jam.
• PEEL AND SLICE PEACHES: For easy peeling, carefully drop peaches into a pot of boiling water. Boil for 60-90 seconds. Drain water and run cold water over peaches in pot. If peaches are ripe, skins will slip off the peaches with your fingers. Here's a video on blanching method. Use small knife to peel stubborn spots if needed. Slice peaches and remove pits. Note 1.
• PREPARE PEACH MIXTURE TO COOK: Place peaches, sugar and lemon juice in a medium pot (mixture should only take up about 1/3 of pot so it doesn't boil over). If you are doubling the recipe, use a large pot and cook the jam a little longer. Squish the mixture with a potato masher or your hands. (I use my hands). I like to leave some chunks of peaches.
• COOK PEACH JAM: Heat mixture to medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Lower to medium heat (5-6 on my dial) and boil on a medium rolling boil for 17-22 minutes (depending on how loose or thick you like your marmalade), stirring occasionally to prevent scorching on the bottom. The amount of time will depend on speed of boil and size of pot. A pot with a larger bottom surface will take less time. If you have doubled the recipe, You can remove the foam if you like by scooping it out with a spoon or adding a teaspoon of butter to contain the foam. I don't bother. See Note 2 - how to tell when jam is done. Taste and adjust flavor as needed e.g. add a bit more lemon juice or sugar as you like. I sometimes add a small pinch of salt to bring out the brightness of the peaches.
• STORE THE JAM: Scoop jam into jars. Cool, then cover tightly and store in the fridge or freezer.

PEACH PINEAPPLE JAM-- NO PECTIN REQUIRED

Steps:

• Mix together peaches, pineapple and sugar.
• Boil for 15 minutes.
• Watch carefully and stir constantly.
• Turn off stove and add Jello.
• Stir until Jello is dissolved completely.
• Pour into hot jars and seal.

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!

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.

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.