Fig Jam

Yield: 12 half pints

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 ounce) box Sure-Jell
• 7 1/2 cups granulated sugar

Instructions

1. Trim stems, grind figs and place in large saucepan. Stir in lemon juice, grated lemon rind and water. Add Sure-Jell. Mix well.
2. 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.
3. Remove from heat and skim with metal spoon. Stir and skim for 5 minutes.
4. Ladle into jelly glasses leaving 1/2 inch space at top. Cover with hot melted paraffin or seal with tops. Cool.

Attribution

Photo credit: (c) Can Stock Photo / margouillat