Fig Jam Preserves


Photo: Euclydes Antonio dos Santos Filho

Tags:

canning
jam
tropical
Fruit
canning jelly
preserve

Yield:

1.0 servings

Added:

December 6, 2009

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Ingredients

8 cups figs
4 cups sugar
4 cups water
1 Thin slice lemon
6 tablespoons soda
6 cups hot water

Preparation

1
To remove fuzz, sprinkle soda over figs and add 6 cups hot water. Let stand 5 minutes. Drain and wash thoroughly in cold water.
2
Slit or pierce on side of figs to prevent bursting.
3
Combine sugar and water in large pot. Bring to boil over high flame, add thin lemon slice.
4
Drop figs into boiling syrup and cook until tender and transparent.
5
Pack in hot jars and seal.

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