Mixed Fruit Jam - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb dried figs, chopped
3 oz dried apples, chopped
6 oz dried peaches, chopped
1 None lemon, zested and juiced
2 None cinnamon sticks
4 1/2 lb granulated sugar (approximately)
7 tsp apple pectin

Preparation

Combine dried fruit, 4 cups water, lemon zest and cinnamon sticks. Cover and set aside overnight.
Transfer mixture to a large saucepan. Add 2 cups water and lemon juice. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 10-15 mins, until fruit has softened.
Weigh mixture. Measure out an equal amount of sugar and add to fruit mixture. Stir over low heat until sugar dissolves. Bring to a boil and cook, without stirring, for 40-45 mins.
Add apple pectin and boil for 5-10 mins, until jam sets to a gel when tested (place a spoonful of jam onto a cold plate the set aside for 5 mins). Remove from heat and let cool.