pear pineapple preserves!

How To Make pear pineapple preserves!

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  Step 1
  Prepare and sterilize jars and jar rings. Keep jars warm in boiling hot water or on the Heated dry setting of your dishwasher until ready to use. I generally use the Rinse cyle just before using the jars for canning.
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  Step 2
  Mash pears, add crushed pineapple and juice. Pour fruit into a 6 or 8 quart saucepan.
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  Step 3
  Gradually stir in pectin. Over high heat, and stirring constantly bring fruit to full boil that cannot be stirred down.
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  Step 4
  Add entire amount of sugar all at once and stir to dissolve. Return to a full rolling boil and boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
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  Step 5
  Skim foam from top. Ladle into hot jars and fill 1/8 inch from the top. Make sure to use a wet paper towel to clean rim of jar of any preserve on rim.
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  Step 6
  Carefully place lids and tighten rings. Process in a water boiling canner or steam canner for 5 minutes for 1/2 Pints and 10 minutes for Pints.
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  Add an additional five minutes for every 3,000 miles above sea level.
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  Step 8
  Enjoy and don't forget to give a few away for others to enjoy too!! :) Enjoy Jamming!!
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