2 1/2 lbs. apricots
1 can pineapple tidbits, drained
1 pkg. pectin
6 1/2 c. sugar
1/3 c. lemon juice

Pit fruit. DO NOT PEEL. Cut in small pieces and grind. Measure 3 1/2 cups. Put in a very large saucepan. Add lemon juice. Stir in pectin until all dissolved. Place on high heat, stir constantly until boiling. Add sugar and mix. Keep stirring and boiling to boil that can't be stirred down. Boil hard EXACTLY four minutes. Add 1/4 tablespoon butter now if foaming occurs. Stir constantly in this stage. Remove from heat. Pour into clean jars. Water bathe 10 minutes. Makes approximately 6 (1/2 pint) jars.