Figgy Jam! - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    2 1/2 lbs fresh figs, chopped
    1 apple, diced core discarded
    1 orange, skin discarded
    3/4 cup bottled lemon juice
    1/2 - 1 teaspoon cinnamon
    1/2 teaspoon cardamom
    1 3/4 ounces no-sugar-needed pectin
    4 cups sugar
Preparation
    Pulse the first three ingredients in a food processor till semi smooth. Or in a blender in batches.
    You`ll be using 5 cups of the puree adding it to a non reactive pot.
    Add all the ingredients but the sugar.
    Bring to a rolling boil stirring to prevent burning.
    Add the sugar and bring back to a rolling boil. Boil for a 3 full minutes.
    Remove from heat and ladle into sterilized jars. Leaving 1/4 inch head space.
    Wipe rims and place lids on add screw tops.
    Process in a hot water canner for 10 minutes.
    Remove and leave in a draft free spot to seal.
    Label and store in a dark cool spot.

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