Surprise Preserves - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 qt. figs, peeled
3 c. sugar
1 (3 oz.) pkg. strawberry jello

Preparation

Peel ripe figs, trimming off the stem completely.
Sprinkle with sugar and add enough water to start cooking (about 1 or 2 cups).
Use wide kettle.
When figs reach boiling point, mash. Cook until mixture thickens.
Stir in strawberry gelatin.
Cook until desired consistency.
Pour into sterilized jars and seal while hot.
Makes 5 pints.