MEASURE prepared fruit, vegetables, vinegar and spices into a large saucepan. MEASURE sugar and set aside.
COMBINE fruit pectin crystals with 1/4 cup of measured sugar.
STIR pectin mixture into fruit and vegetable mixture.
PLACE saucepan over high heat and stir until mixture comes to a full boil.
STIR in remaining sugar. Continue to cook and stir over high heat until mixture comes to a full rolling boil. Boil hard 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
STIR and skim foam for 5 minutes to prevent floating fruit.
POUR quickly into warm, sterilized jars filling up to 1/4 inch from rim. SEAL while hot with sterilized 2-piece lids with new centres.
Servings: 6 cups