A great gift idea! This Hot Pineapple Sauce makes a wonderful accompaniment with pork, ham or poultry. To decorate gift jars, cover the lid with a square of fabric or decorative paper and tie with a lovely ribbon or strands of raffia.

Hot Pineapple Sauce

1 (12-ounce) jar apricot preserves

1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained

1/2 cup finely chopped sweet red bell pepper

1/4 cup finely chopped green onions

2 tablespoons finely chopped jalapeno peppers

2 tablespoons balsamic or red wine vinegar

1. Combine all ingredients in a small sauce pan and bring to a boil, stirring often. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
2. Spoon into a gift container; cover and chilled. Store in refrigerator up to 2 weeks.

Makes 1 1/3 cups.

DIRECTIONS FOR GIFT CARD: Heat Hot Pineapple Sauce in a small saucepan. Serve with pork, ham or poultry. Store in refrigerator up to 2 weeks.

Adapted from a recipe from Southern Living.