Apricot Pineapple Marmalade Food

APRICOT PINEAPPLE JAM RECIPE

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.

MCP® APRICOT-PINEAPPLE JAM

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.
• Chop finely or grind unpeeled and pitted apricots. Measure exactly 3 cups prepared fruit into 6- or 8-qt. saucepot. Add crushed pineapple and lemon juice.
• Stir pectin into prepared fruit 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 a full rolling boil and boil exactly 4 min., 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 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.)

APRICOT PINEAPPLE MARMALADE

Steps:

• Rinse apricots, remove stems, cut or break in half and remove pits. Finely chop or run apricot halves through a meat grinder using the large holes; there should be about 8 cups. Place in a large pot with the pineapple and orange zest.
• Mix 1/4 cup sugar with pectin and stir into apricots. Bring to a boil over high heat. Add remaing 4 3/4 cups sugar. Return to a boil and boil for 1 - 5 minutes, depending on how firm you would like the marmalade to be (longer = thicker and stronger flavour).
• Remove from heat; stir and skim foam for 5 minutes (important step that removes unsightly foam and also prevents floating fruit in your marmalade). Ladle into warm sterilized canning jars leaving 1/4" headspace. Cap, seal and process ina water bath for 10 minutes. Makes about 8 cups.

APRICOT AND PINEAPPLE CRISPS

Steps:

• Place an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Spray 4 (10-ounce) ramekins with vegetable oil cooking spray. Set aside.
• For the filling: In a medium bowl, mix together the pineapple chunks, apricots, cinnamon, arrowroot, and reserved pineapple juice. Divide the mixture equally between the ramekins.
• For the topping: In a food processor, combine the flour, oats, butter, sugar, pecans, and salt. Pulse together until the butter is the size of peas.
• Spoon the topping over the filling mixture. Place the ramekins on a small baking sheet and bake until golden and the filling is bubbling, 18 to 20 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes and serve.

PINEAPPLE-APRICOT GLAZE

Steps:

• Grate the zest of 2 limes; set aside. Squeeze the juice into a saucepan; add 8 thin slices ginger and 2 cups unsweetened pineapple juice. Boil until reduced to 1/2 cup, 8 to 10 minutes. Strain, then add the lime zest, 1 cup apricot preserves and 1/4 cup dijon mustard.

SURE.JELL FRESH APRICOT-PINEAPPLE JAM

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.)

LEMON AND THYME APRICOT MARMALADE

Steps:

• Before starting to cook anything, make sure the apricots are also chopped. This is a multitasking recipe!
• In a small sauce pan, simmer thyme and lemon seeds in 1 cup water 5 minute Remove thyme and keep water. Add lemon slices and lemon juice to water. Simmer on low 20 min uncovered.
• While the lemons are simmering, add sugar and 1/4 cup water to apricots in a large pot over medium heat. Cook until apricots are soft and start falling apart. It should be about the same amount of time the lemons are cooking. Add the lemons to the apricots, turn off heat, and let sit 10 minute.
• Bring mixture to a boil. Cook 10-12 minutes, stirring often.
• To preserve, use a RWB with 1/2 pint jars 10 minutes, then turn off heat and remove lid, let sit 5 minute.

APRICOT-PINEAPPLE DREAM

Steps:

• Mix orange-flavored gelatin with pineapple in a small saucepan. Cook over low heat until gelatin is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and stir in sugar. Cool completely.
• In a medium mixing bowl, using a mixer on medium speed, beat gelatin mixture, baby food, cream cheese and whipped topping. Blend well. Stir in nuts. Spoon into serving bowl, cover, and refrigerate at least four hours.

CERTO® APRICOT-PINEAPPLE JAM

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.
• Add 2 cups water to apricots in bowl or saucepan. Cover and let stand 4 hours or overnight. Drain, reserving liquid. Grind or finely chop apricots; mix with reserved liquid. Pare, core and finely chop pineapple. Add to apricots; mix well. Measure exactly 4 cups of the prepared fruit mixture into 6- or 8-qt. saucepot. Stir in lemon juice.
• Stir sugar into prepared fruit in saucepot. Add butter to reduce foaming. Bring to full rolling boil (a boil that doesn't stop bubbling when stirred) on high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in pectin. Return to full rolling boil and boil exactly 1 min., 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 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.)

PINEAPPLE MARMALADE

Steps:

• Inspect a jar for cracks and rings for rust. Immerse in simmering water until pineapple marmalade is ready. Wash a new, unused lid and ring in warm soapy water.
• Coarsely blend pineapple in a blender. Set aside.
• Combine pineapple juice, brown sugar, cloves, and cinnamon stick in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Boil for 1 minute, then remove cloves. Add pineapple, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and continue cooking until thickened, about 1 hour, stirring every 10 minutes.
• Spoon pineapple marmalade into hot sterile jars and seal. 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 rings on tightly. Store in a cool, dry place.

MCP APRICOT-PINEAPPLE FREEZER JAM

Steps:

• Rinse clean plastic containers and lids with boiling water. Dry thoroughly.
• Pit and finely chop unpeeled apricots. Measure exactly 1-3/4 cups prepared fruit into large bowl. Measure exactly 1-1/2 cups crushed pineapple with juice into bowl with apricots. Stir in lemon juice.
• Stir pectin into prepared fruit in bowl. Let stand 30 min., stirring every 5 min. Stir in corn syrup. Gradually add sugar, stirring until well blended. Stir an additional 3 min. or until sugar is dissolved and no longer grainy. (A few sugar crystals may remain.)
• Fill all containers immediately to within 1/2 inch of tops. Wipe off top edges of containers; immediately cover with lids. Let stand at room temperature 24 hours. Jam is now ready to use. Store in refrigerator up to 3 weeks or freeze extra containers up to 1 year. Thaw in refrigerator before using.

MCP FRESH APRICOT-PINEAPPLE JAM RECIPE

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 unpeeled apricots. Finely chop or grind apricots. Measure exactly 3 cups prepared apricots into 6- or 8-qt. saucepot. Cut peel and core from pineapple; finely chop the fruit. Measure exactly 2-1/2 cups prepared pineapple into saucepot with apricots; mix well. Stir in lemon juice.
• 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 rolling boil and boil exactly 4 min., 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 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 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.)

APRICOT PINEAPPLE JAM

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.

PINEAPPLE APRICOT BARS

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring the pineapple and apricots to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in 1/2 cup sugar. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, cream butter and remaining sugar until light and fluffy. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in coconut and nuts. , Press 4 cups of the mixture into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 375° for 10 minutes. Spread hot pineapple mixture over crust; sprinkle with the remaining coconut mixture. Bake 20-25 minutes longer or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into squares.

APRICOT ORANGE MARMALADE

Steps:

• Coarsely grate and keep the zest.
• Separate the orange segments.
• Combine orange segments (minus membranes), zest, apricots and sugar.
• Bring to a boil over medium heat.
• When mixture begins to boil, start mashing.
• Reduce the heat to maintain a low boil and cook for 15 minutes, stirring constantly--apricots like to burn.
• Hot pack and seal.
• Hot water bath 15 minutes.

MOM'S APRICOT-PINEAPPLE MARMALADE

Steps:

• Bring boiling water canner, half full with water, to simmer. Wash jars and screw bands in hot soapy water. Pour boiling water over flat lids in a saucepan off the heat. Let stand in hot water until ready to use. Drain well before filling.
• Pit apricots; do not peel. Finely chop. Measure exactly 3 1/2 cups prepared apricots into a 6 or 8-quart saucepot. Add canned pineapple to pot. Add Fruit Fresh produce 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 contantly.
• Add cinnamon and sugar; stir. Return to full rolling boil and boil exactly 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Skim off any foam with a 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 1-2 inches. Add boiling water, if necessary.).
• Cover; bring to a 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.).

PINEAPPLE AND APRICOT SKILLET CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place the pineapple and its juice and the apricots into a blender or food processor, and puree until smooth.
• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place the chicken into the skillet, and sprinkle with lemon juice. Cook until lightly browned on both sides, about 10 minutes.
• Stir the butter and orange zest into the skillet, then when the butter is melted, pour in the rum. Carefully light with a match, and let the mixture burn until the flame goes out. Stir in the blended pineapple and apricot mixture, brown sugar, onion powder, ginger, salt and pepper. Reduce heat to low, and simmer for 5 minutes. Add the red and yellow bell peppers, and simmer until the peppers are hot, but still crisp. Remove from heat, and serve.

PINEAPPLE-APRICOT JAM

Steps:

• Wash four 1/2 pint jars, lids and bands in hot soapy water, rinse well with warm water.
• Submerge in boiled water, off heat, until ready to use.
• Mix pineapple with syrup, apricots, and sugar in large pan.
• Bring to boil, stirring occasionally, reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes.
• Stir in gelatin and simmer 10 minutes longer, stirring occasionally.
• Skim off an foam with metal spoon.
• Ladle quickly into prepared jars, filling to within 1/8 inch of top.
• Wipe jar rims and threads with wet cloth.
• Cover jars with lids and screw bands on tightly.
• For water bath, place jars in boiling water for 10 minutes. Water should be 1-2 inches above jars.
• Allow to cool and check lids. They should be concave and not pop up when pressed in the center.
• Refrigerate after cooling if not using the water bath.