Fig jam
Fig jam recipe in the canning category
Recipe ingredients:
- 3 1/4 pounds fully ripened figs
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
- 1/2 cup water
- 1, 1 3/4 ounces, box Sure-Jell
- 7 1/2 cups granulated sugar
Recipe method:
- Trim stems, grind figs and place in large saucepan.
- Stir in lemon juice, grated lemon rind and water.
- Add Sure-Jell and mix well.
- Place figs over high heat until a hard boil is reached.
- Immediately add all sugar.
- Let come to a quick rolling boil that will not stir down.
- Boil hard for one minute, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat and skim with metal spoon.
- Stir and skim for 5 minutes.
- Ladle into jelly glasses leaving 1/2 inch space at top.
- Cover with hot melted paraffin or seal with tops. Cool.
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