Papaya Peach Preserves

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare home canning jars and lids according to manufacturer's instructions.

2. 2

   Combine peaches, papayas, lemon juice, water and vanilla bean in a large saucepot.

3. 3

   Simmer mixture 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

4. 4

   Stir in pectin; bring to a boil over high heat, stirring constantly.

5. 5

   Add sugar, stirring until dissolved.

6. 6

   Return to a rolling boil.

7. 7

   Boil hard 1 minute, stirring constantly.

8. 8

   Remove from heat.

9. 9

   Remove vanilla bean.

10. 10

    Skim foam if necessary.

11. 11

    Ladle hot preserves into hot jars, leaving 1/4-inch headspace.

12. 12

    Wipe jar rim clean.

13. 13

    Screw band down evenly and firmly just until a point of resistance is met - fingertip tight.

14. 14

    Process 10 minutes in a boiling-water canner.

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    Yields about six 8-ounce jars.