Award Winning Pineapple Preserves

Description: I needed some pineapple preserves to make Ang1102's Recipe #168803. No problem I thought, I'll just pick some up at my corner store. No luck, They didn't have any so I thought no problem, I'll just get a recipe off of zaar. No luck!, I went on a search and was attracted to this recipe because it only uses 2 ingredients and looked easy. Boy did I get lucky with this one! From Food Down Under. EDIT: Thanks to Diana, I was able to change the title to award winning! Check her review for making these preserves even better!

Ingredients:

• 20 ounces crushed pineapple in juice
• 2 cups granulated sugar

Steps:

1. Bring pineapple and sugar to a boil in a large saucepan and cook 20 minutes, stirring constantly until thickened or until the temperature reaches 220F on a thermometer (this is the jelling stage at sea level).
2. Pour immediately into hot sterilized jars; wipe rims with a clean cloth, place lids and screw on bands fingertip-tight.
3. Process jars in a water-bath canner for 5 minutes.
4. Place jars on a clean towel.
5. Cover with towel to prevent drafts and let cool undisturbed for 24 hours.