Makes about 4 (8 oz) half pints
You will need:
2 cups crushed peeled kiwifruit (about 5 medium)
2/3 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
1/3 cup lime juice
1 1.75-oz pkg Ball® Original Fruit Pectin
3 cups sugar
1/4 cup rum
3 drops green food coloring, optional
4 (8 oz) half pint glass preserving jars with lids and bands
Directions:
1.) PREPARE boiling water canner. Heat jars and lids in simmering water until ready for use. Do not boil. Set bands aside.
2.) COMBINE kiwifruit, pineapple juice and lime juice in a large saucepan. Gradually stir in pectin. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring frequently. Add sugar and return to a full rolling boil that can not be stirred down, stirring constantly. Boil hard for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Immediately stir in rum and green food coloring, if using. Remove from heat. Skim off foam if necessary.
3.) LADLE hot jam into hot jars leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Wipe rim. Center lid on jar. Center lid on jar. Apply band until fit is fingertip tight.
4.) PROCESS in a boiling water canner for 10 minutes, adjusting for altitude. Remove jars and cool. Check lids for seal after 24 hours. Lid should not flex up and down when center is pressed.
Quick Tip
For even more tropical flair, add flaked coconut with the sugar to the fruit and juice before returning to a full rolling boil.
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