Christmas Jam - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (11 oz.) pkg. dried apricots
1 (30 oz.) can pineapple chunks
3 1/2 c. water
1 (8 oz.) jar maraschino cherries
6 c. sugar
1 c. chopped nuts (optional)

Preparation

In large pan, combine apricots, pineapple and syrup, water and cherry syrup.
Let stand 1 hour, then cook slowly until apricots are tender.
Add sugar; cook slowly, stirring often, until thick (216\u00b0).
Cut cherries in quarters; add and cook a few minutes longer.
Pour into hot, sterilized jars and seal.
Makes 6 1/2 pints.