Rosy-Peach and Banana Jam

• mashed peaches (about 2 pounds)3 1⁄4 cups
• bananas (about 3 medium)↗12 cups
• coarsely-chopped maraschino cherry1⁄2 cup
• lemon juice↗2 tablespoons
• fruit pectin↗12 packages
• sugar↗6 cups

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Combine the peaches, bananas, cherries, lemon juice, and fruit pectin in a large Dutch oven; stir well. Place over high heat and bring to a boil stirring frequently; quickly stir in sugar.

2. 2

   Once it comes back to a boil, boil for 1 minute or until mixture reaches 220°F on a candy thermometer, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and skim off surface with a metal spoon.

3. 3

   Quickly ladle into hot sterilized jars, leaving 1/8-inch head space. Cover at once with the lids and screw on bands tight.

4. 4

   Process in boiling water bath for 5 minutes.