Food Gifts in a Jar - Jelly, Jam, Preserves and Syrup

Christmas Marmalade

1 large lemon
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple
3 oranges
1 jar maraschino cherries, drained and cut up
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
6 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup water

Grind lemon and oranges. Add pineapple and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a boil and cook about 45 minutes.

Add 6 cups sugar and jar of cherries. Add nuts. Cook until it jells, about 30 minutes.

Pour into 4 or 6-ounce sterilized jars; seal and process according to jar manufacturer's directions.