Fig jam

1 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
2 quarts Chopped figs, about 5 lbs
6 cups Sugar
¾ cup Water
¼ cup Lemon juice

Directions

To prepare chopped figs, cover figs with boiling water. Let stand 10 minutes. Drain, stem and chop figs.

Combine figs, sugar, and ¾ c. water in a large sauce pot. Bring slowly to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Cook rapidly until thick. Stir frequently to prevent sticking. Add lemon juice and cook 1 minute longer.

Pour hot into hot jars, leaving ¼" head space. Adjust caps.

Process 15 minutes in boiling water bath.

Yield: About 5 pints

Posted by DELLA MASIA, Prodigy ID# TXBG93A.

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