Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our enticing Sure-Jell Pineapple Apricot Jam recipes! Explore a world of flavors as we present two tantalizing variations – the classic and the low-sugar version.
For those who cherish the traditional taste, embark on a flavor-filled adventure with our classic Sure-Jell Pineapple Apricot Jam recipe. This time-honored recipe blends the tropical sweetness of pineapple and the tangy allure of apricots, resulting in a delectable spread that perfectly complements your breakfast toast, scones, or even ice cream.
For the health-conscious and those with a sweet tooth, our low-sugar Sure-Jell Pineapple Apricot Jam offers a guilt-free indulgence. This innovative recipe maintains the vibrant flavors of pineapple and apricot while reducing sugar content, making it a perfect choice for those seeking a healthier jam alternative.
Whether you prefer the classic or the low-sugar version, our Sure-Jell Pineapple Apricot Jam recipes will tantalize your taste buds and add a burst of fruity delight to your culinary creations. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and let's embark on a delightful journey of homemade jam-making!
APRICOT PINEAPPLE JAM RECIPE
Old Fashioned Apricot Pineapple Jam - sweet and mellow with bright fruit flavors and just a hint of almonds. It is so good, you'll be enjoying it long after the apricots are gone!
Provided by Deb Clark
Categories Jams and Jellies
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 18 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 2 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 tbsp
APRICOT PINEAPPLE FREEZER JAM
This recipe was given to me by a friend. We have not made it ourselves yet, but tasted hers; and it was divine. She used jelly sized jars; about 1 cup.
Provided by Amy Alusa
Categories Jams & Jellies
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. Wash containers and lids in hot soapy water. Dry thoroughly and set aside. I use 1 cup plastic containers or jelly sized jars.
- 2. Pit and finely chop unpeeled apricots. Measure exactly 1 1/2 cups into a bowl. Add pineapple with juice and lemon juice. Mix well. Stir in sugar and let stand 10 minutes, stirring occasionally
- 3. Mix water and pectin in small pan and bring to boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Boil and stir for 1 minute. Add to fruit and stir for 3 minutes or until sugar is all dissolved.
- 4. Immediately fill containers to 1/2 inch from top. Cover with lids and let stand for 24 hours.
- 5. Jam will keep for 3 weeks in the refrigerator or for 1 year in the freezer.
APRICOT PINEAPPLE JAM
Dried apricots, crushed pineapple and grapefruit juice create a memorable jam. The juice is what makes the jam taste so good. -Carol Radil, New Britain, Connecticut.
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h30m
Yield 5 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, bring apricots and water to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 15 minutes or until apricots are very tender. Mash. Add pineapple, grapefruit juice and sugar. Simmer, uncovered, 1 hour or until thick and translucent, stirring frequently., Rinse five 1-cup plastic containers and lids with boiling water. Dry thoroughly. Pour into jam into containers; cool to room temperature, about 1 hour. Cover and let stand overnight or until set, but no longer than 24 hours. , Jam is now ready to use. Refrigerate up to 3 weeks or freeze up to 1 year. Thaw frozen jam in refrigerator before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 89 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 0 sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.
SURE.JELL FRESH APRICOT-PINEAPPLE JAM
When the stars align to provide you with beautifully ripe apricots and pineapples-seize the moment! And make this SURE.JELL Fresh Apricot-Pineapple Jam.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 2h
Yield Makes about 8 (1-cup) jars.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Bring boiling-water canner, half full with water, to simmer. Wash jars and screw bands in hot soapy water; rinse with warm water. Pour boiling water over flat lids in saucepan off the heat. Let stand in hot water until ready to use. Drain well before filling.
- Pit apricots; do not peel. Finely chop or grind fruit. Measure exactly 3-1/2 cups prepared apricots into 6- or 8-quart saucepot. Peel and core pineapples; finely chop or grind fruit. Measure exactly 1-1/2 cups prepared pineapple into saucepot. Add fruit protector and pectin; mix well. Add butter to reduce foaming. Bring to full rolling boil (a boil that doesn't stop bubbling when stirred) on high heat, stirring constantly.
- Add sugar; stir. Return to full rolling boil and boil exactly 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Skim off any foam with metal spoon.
- Ladle immediately into prepared jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of tops. Wipe jar rims and threads. Cover with 2-piece lids. Screw bands tightly. Place jars on elevated rack in canner. Lower rack into canner. (Water must cover jars by 1 to 2 inches. Add boiling water, if necessary. Cover; bring water to gentle boil. Process 10 minutes. Remove jars and place upright on towel to cool completely. After jars cool, check seals by pressing middle of lid with finger. (If lid springs back, lid is not sealed and refrigeration is necessary.)
Nutrition Facts : Calories 45, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 0 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g
HABANERO APRICOT JAM
This zippy and versatile jam was a blue-ribbon winner at our county fair. I mix it with applesauce as a condiment for pork, with cranberry sauce for poultry and with cream cheese as a spread on celery sticks. It's a beautiful color...and in "hot" demand as a gift item! -Janet Eckhoff, Woodland, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 20m
Yield 11 half-pints.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Pit and chop apricots; place in a Dutch oven. Stir in lemon juice. Place habaneros in a blender; add a small amount of apricot mixture. Cover and process until smooth. Return to the pan. , Stir in pectin. Bring to a full rolling boil, stirring constantly. Stir in sugar; return to a full rolling boil. Boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly., Remove from the heat; skim off foam. Carefully ladle hot mixture into hot sterilized half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Wipe rims and adjust lids. Process for 5 minutes in a boiling-water canner. , For best results, let processed jam stand at room temperature for 2 weeks to set up.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 71 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 0 sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
SURE.JELL PINEAPPLE-APRICOT JAM
Try making your own jam at home with our SURE.JELL Pineapple-Apricot Jam recipe. This pineapple-apricot jam recipe makes about eight jars of jam.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 3h5m
Yield Makes about 8 (1-cup) jars or 128 servings, 1 Tbsp. each.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Bring boiling-water canner, half full with water, to simmer. Wash jars and screw bands in hot soapy water; rinse with warm water. Pour boiling water over flat lids in saucepan off the heat. Let stand in hot water until ready to use. Drain jars well before filling.
- Pit and finely chop apricots but do not peel. Stir in pineapple and syrup. Measure exactly 5 cups prepared fruit into 6- or 8-qt. saucepot. Add cherries.
- Stir pectin into prepared fruit mixture in saucepot. Add butter to reduce foaming. Bring mixture to full rolling boil (a boil that doesn't stop bubbling when stirred) on high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in sugar. Return to full boil and boil exactly 1 min., stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Skim off any foam with metal spoon.
- Ladle quickly into prepared jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of tops. Wipe jar rims and threads. Cover with two-piece lids. Screw bands tightly. Place jars on elevated rack in canner. Lower rack into canner. (Water must cover jars by 1 to 2 inches. Add boiling water, if necessary.) Cover; bring water to gentle boil. Process 10 min. Remove jars and place upright on a towel to cool completely. After jars cool, check seals by pressing middles of lids with finger. (If lids spring back, lids are not sealed and refrigeration is necessary.)
Nutrition Facts : Calories 45, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 0 mg, Carbohydrate 11 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 11 g, Protein 0 g
Tips:
- Use ripe fruit: Overripe fruit will make your jam too soft, while underripe fruit will make it too tart. Choose fruit that is ripe and in season.
- Prepare your fruit properly: Wash and peel your fruit before using it. If you are using a fruit with a pit, such as an apricot, be sure to remove the pit before cooking.
- Use a heavy-bottomed pot: A heavy-bottomed pot will help to prevent your jam from burning. A Dutch oven is a great choice for making jam.
- Cook the jam until it reaches the desired consistency: The cooking time will vary depending on the type of fruit and the amount of sugar you are using. Cook the jam until it reaches a thick, syrupy consistency.
- Test the jam for doneness: To test the jam for doneness, place a small amount of it on a cold plate. If the jam wrinkles when you push your finger through it, it is done. If the jam is too thin, continue cooking it.
- Process the jam properly: Once the jam is done, it is important to process it properly to prevent spoilage. You can do this by canning the jam or freezing it.
Conclusion:
Pineapple apricot jam is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be enjoyed on toast, scones, or even ice cream. It is also a great way to use up leftover fruit. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make your own pineapple apricot jam at home. So next time you have some ripe fruit, give this recipe a try!
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