Giving new life to soft fruit!

This is how I do it;  you should certainly research if you want to feel confident in your canning choices!

Banana Jam

2 cups mashed bananas

2 cups sugar

2 tablespoons lemon juice

Mix together, bring to boil in pot, simmer for 5 minutes. Spoon into hot jars, wipe rims, put on lids, finger tighten the rings. Have water at least an inch above the jars. Water bath for 10 minutes after the water comes to a rolling boil. Let sit on cloth covered table for 24 hours.

Pear Apricot Sauce

2 cups pears and apricots measured together

2 cups sugar

2 tablespoons lemon juice

Mix together, bring to boil in pot, simmer for 5 minutes, use immersion blender to smooth. Spoon into hot jars, wipe rims, put on lids, finger tighten the rings. Have water at least an inch above the jars. Water bath for 10 minutes after the water comes to a rolling boil. Let sit on cloth covered table for 24 hours.

Refrigerate any jars that did not seal.