Mango Pineapple Jam

By Texaschef11

Ingredients

• 4 cups finely diced ripe mango
• 4 cups finely diced fresh pineapple
• 5 cups sugar
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons light rum (optional)
• 1 6 oz box liquid pectin

Preparation

Step 1

Add the sugar, mango, rum and pineapple to a large pot. Prep jars/lids for canning. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally. Add the lemon juice. Boil for 15 minutes or until thickened. Carefully mash, using a potato masher, any remaining large chunks. Add the pectin (both packets!). Continue cooking at a low (rolling) boil for 5 minutes or until thick and jammy. Fill the jars. Wipe off the lip and sea Process in the hot water bath for 10 minutes.

Yield: about 6 8-oz jars