Blueberry And Fig Jam-Low Or No Sugar - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    4 cups crushed fresh figs
    6 cups blueberries (frozen or fresh)
    1/3 cup bottled lemon juice
    4 1/2 cups sugar or 4 1/2 cups Splenda sugar substitute
    1 3/4 ounces no sugar needed pectin
    1/4 cup Grand Marnier (optional)
Preparation
    Mix the dry pectin with about 1/2 cup of sugar or other sweetener.
    Place the blueberries and figs in a heavy non reactive pot with the pectin mixture and cook to a full boil. Stirring often. Add the remaining sugar and bring to a hard boil for 3 minutes. Stir in grand marnier off the flame if using.
    Fill the jars to 1/4 inch head space. wipe any spilled jam off the top, seat the lid and tighten the ring around them.
    Place the boiling water canner covered by at least 2 inch of hot water and process for 5 minutes. Shut off flame, uncover and leave for 5 more minutes. Remove to a draft free spot and cool for 12-24 hours.
    Check for sealing and store out of direct light for 1 year.

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