Paradise Pear Jam

1. 1

   Remove rinds from orange and lemon in quarters; discard about half the white part of rinds.

2. 2

   (scrape off with a spoon) Slice rinds thinly.

3. 3

   Chop orange and lemon, and discard seeds.

4. 4

   Peel, core and grind pears.

5. 5

   Combine all the fruits, including cherries and pineapple and its juice.

6. 6

   Measure 4 1/2 cups of fruit into a large pan.

7. 7

   Stir pectin into fruit.

8. 8

   Place over high heat, stirring until mixture comes to a hard boil.

9. 9

   At once stir in sugar.

10. 10

    Bring to a full rolling boil and boil hard for 1 minute, stirring constantly.

11. 11

    Remove from heat and skim.

12. 12

    Stir and skim for 5 minutes to cool slightly, and prevent floating fruit.

13. 13

    Ladle quickly into jars.

14. 14

    Seal.

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