Three Fruit Jam - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. chopped pears
2 c. chopped peaches
2 c. chopped apples
1 tsp. butter
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
6 c. sugar
1 pkg. Sure-Jell
5 drops yellow food coloring

Preparation

Combine fruit and lemon juice in 4-quart saucepan.
Cook, stirring until it is almost tender.
Stir in sugar, powdered pectin, butter and food coloring.
Bring to a rolling boil, stirring constantly.
Boil for 10 to 12 minutes.
Remove from heat and skim off foam.
Ladle into sterilized jars, leaving 1/2-inch space at top.
Seal with paraffin.
Makes 8 (6 ounce) glasses.