Mar 12 2009
Fresh Fig Jam
Fig Jam
6 1/2 lb Ripe figs
1 can #2 1/2 crushed pineapple
4 1/2 lb Sugar
1/4 c Lemon juice
1 tb Cinnamon
1 tb Cloves
1 tb Allspice
Mash peeled figs to fine pulp, add other ingredients. Mix thoroughly and cook until thick, stirring constantly. Pour into hot sterile jars and seal.
Fresh Fig Jam
2 qt Chopped figs, about 5 lbs
6 c Sugar
3/4 c Water
1/4 c Lemon juice
To prepare chopped figs, cover figs with boiling water. Let stand 10 minutes. Drain, stem and chop figs. Combine figs, sugar, and 3/4 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 one minute longer. Pour hot into hot jars, leaving 1/4″ head space. Adjust caps. Process 15 minutes in boiling water bath.
