We Be Jammin'... Green Tomato Pineapple Jam

Green Tomato-Pineapple Jam 

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Makes 6 half pints 

4 lbs. green tomatoes, cored, peeled and thinly sliced 

5 c. sugar 

8-oz. can crushed pineapple

juice of 1 lemon 

7 whole cloves 

1 4-inch cinnamon stick 

zest of 1 orange 

Combine tomatoes and sugar in a heavy kettle over medium heat; bring to a boil. Boil until tomatoes are soft, about 20 minutes, stirring often. Stir in pineapple; boil for 15 minutes. Add lemon juice and spices (in a spice bag); boil until jam coats the back of spoon, about 20-30 minutes. Discard spice bag. Spoon into hot sterilized jars, leaving 1/4-inch headspace. Wipe rims; secure with lids and rings. Process in a boiling water bath for 15 minutes; set jars on a towel to cool. Check for seals. Makes about 6 jars.