Christmas Jam
["1 (11 oz.) pkg. dried apricots", "1 (30 oz.) can pineapple chunks", "3 1/2 c. water", "1 (8 oz.) jar maraschino cherries", "6 c. sugar", "1 c. chopped nuts (optional)"]
["In large pan, combine apricots, pineapple and syrup, water and cherry syrup.", "Let stand 1 hour, then cook slowly until apricots are tender.", "Add sugar; cook slowly, stirring often, until thick (216\u00b0).", "Cut cherries in quarters; add and cook a few minutes longer.", "Pour into hot, sterilized jars and seal.", "Makes 6 1/2 pints."]
["apricots", "pineapple", "water", "maraschino cherries", "sugar", "nuts"]