Papaya Peach Preserves

Yield: about 6 (8 ounce) jars

Ingredients

• 3 1/2 cups thinly sliced, pitted, peeled peaches (about 1 1/2 pounds)
• 2 cups 3/4 inch cubed, seeded, peeled papayas (about 1 1/2 pounds)
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 (6 inch) vanilla bean
• 1 package pectin
• 5 cup granulated sugar

Instructions

1. Prepare home canning jars and lids according to manufacturer's instructions.
2. Combine peaches, papayas, lemon juice, water and vanilla bean in a large saucepot. Simmer mixture 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in pectin; bring to a boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Add sugar, stirring until dissolved. Return to a rolling boil. Boil hard 1 minute, stirring constantly.
3. Remove from heat. Remove vanilla bean. Skim foam if necessary. Ladle hot preserves into hot jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Wipe jar rim clean. Screw band down evenly and firmly just until a point of resistance is met - fingertip tight.
4. Process for 10 minutes in a boiling-water canner.