Harvest Honey Fruit Spread
2 cups crushed fresh strawberries
1 cup crushed fresh peaches
1/2 cup crushed fresh blueberries
1/2 cup crushed fresh sweet cherries
1 pkg powdered pectin
2 cups honey
2 tblsp fresh lemon juice
Combine the strawberries, peaches, blueberries, cherries and pectin in a large heavy saucepan.
Bring to a full rolling boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
Cook 1 minute
Add the honey and lemon juice
Return to a rolling boil and cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
Remove from heat and skim off the foam.
Ladle into sterilized jars, seal, and process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.
Yield: 2 1/2 pints
any combination of fresh or frozen summer fruits totaling 4 cups will work.
Mine did not set up very firm, very tasty.
from Blue Ribbon Recipes by Polly Bannister
ruth