Fig Jam - cooking recipe

Ingredients

7 c. figs, peeled and mashed
6 c. sugar
2 large pkg. strawberry jello
1 1/2 pkg. Sure-Jell

Preparation

Combine figs, sugar and strawberry jello in large pot.
Cook for 20 minutes over medium heat, stirring constantly.
An electric beater helps to do the stirring.
Add Sure-Jell and cook for 10 minutes more, stirring occasionally by hand.
Pack in 6 pint jelly jars while mixture is hot.
Allow to cool slightly before putting lids on jars.