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Fig Jam




Source of Recipe


recipecircus/ ann ring


Recipe Introduction


Source of Recipe

Sandy's Place



List of Ingredients








5 pounds figs
6 cups sugar
3/4th cup water
1/4th cup lemon juice





Recipe



To prepare figs: Completely cover figs with boiling water. Let stand 10 minutes. Drain, stem and chop figs. Measure 2 quarts chopped figs.

To prepare jam: Combine figs, sugar and water in a large saucepot. Bring slowly to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Cook rapidly to gelling point.

As mixture thickens, stir frequently to prevent sticking. Add lemon juice and cook 1 minute longer. Remove from heat. Skim foam if necessary.

Ladle hot jam into hot jars, leaving 1/4th inch headspace. Adjust two-piece caps. Process 15 minutes in a boiling water canner.

YIELD: About 5 Pints