Pear Amber Jam - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 cups bartlett pears, diced
1 large orange, grind
1 (9 ounce) can crushed pineapple, plus juice
1/4 cup maraschino cherry, sliced
6 cups sugar
1 (3 1/2 ounce) box dry pectin

Preparation

Measure sugar and set aside.
Boil fruit for 4 minutes, add powdered pectin and stir well.
Place over highest heat and boil, stirring constantly. Add sugar and mix well. Continue stirring and bring to a boil that cannot be stirred down. Boil 4 minutes and then remove from heat.
Stir and skim for 5 minutes to cool and prevent floating fruit.
Pour into 1/2-pint jelly jars and seal.