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Christmas Dried-Fruit Jam Recipe

Christmas Dried-Fruit Jam Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

3 lbs tart apples, cored wedges
6 cups water
1 1/2 cups dried figs, chopped
1 1/2 cups dried apricots, chopped
1 1/2 cups dried pears, chopped
1 cup dried dates, pitted, chopped
1 cup dried prune, pitted, chopped
1/4 cup candied lemon peel
1/4 cup candied orange peel
1/4 cup candied cherry
1 orange , juice and zest of, finely grated
1 lemon , juice and zest of, finely grated
1/2 tsp ground cardamom
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp anise seed (crushed )
4 cups sugar
1/2 cup walnut pieces
1/2 cup slivered almonds

Directions:

Place apples in large pot with water, simmer until soft.
In a large bowl, add all the chopped & pitted fruit.
Press soft apples with a potato masher, then spoon into a square of cheesecloth (clipped to a footed colander), suspended over the bowl of fruit.
Let apples drip over fruit WITHOUT squeezing or forcing-overnight.
Next morning: add remaining ingredients EXCEPT for nuts to a large sauce-pot, adding soaked fruit.
Stir, then simmer gently until sugar dissolves; bring to a boil; boiling for five minutes.
Skim survace, add nuts, boil another five minutes until 200*F (sea level).
Remove pan from heat; spoon jam into hot jars, add two-part lids; process in boiling water bath for 15 minutes (sea level).
Label and store in cool, dark cupboard.
GIFT GIVING: Use pretty jars and add a decorative label - include in a basket with other home-made kitchen gifts. How nice of you! .
USES: As described above OR as a replacement for traditional (with suet) mincemeat.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	3024.03 Kcal (12661 kJ)
Calories from fat	920.33 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	102.26g	157%
Cholesterol	3.17mg	1%
Sodium	1126.33mg	47%
Potassium	2582.27mg	55%
Total Carbs	504.26g	168%
Sugars	369.65g	1479%
Dietary Fiber	33.49g	134%
Protein	38.59g	77%
Vitamin C	60.4mg	101%
Vitamin A	10.6mg	352%
Iron	9.4mg	52%
Calcium	543.4mg	54%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	248.56 Kcal (1041 kJ)
Calories from fat	75.65 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.41g	157%
Cholesterol	0.26mg	1%
Sodium	92.58mg	47%
Potassium	212.25mg	55%
Total Carbs	41.45g	168%
Sugars	30.38g	1479%
Dietary Fiber	2.75g	134%
Protein	3.17g	77%
Vitamin C	5mg	101%
Vitamin A	0.9mg	352%
Iron	0.8mg	52%
Calcium	44.7mg	54%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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