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Fig Jam Grandma’s Way

Fig Jam Grandma’s Way

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2 quarts chopped fresh fis (about 5 lbs)

3/4 cup water

6 cups sugar

!/4 cup lemon juice

Prepare your figs by pouing boiling water over them and letting them stand for 20 minutes.  Drain, stem and chop

Measure and add 3/4 cup water and sugar to figs.  Slowly bring to boiling, stirring  until sugar dissolves.  Cook rapidly until thick, stirring often to prevent sticking and scorching.  Add lemon juice and cook 1 minute longer.  Pour into  hot jars leaving 1/4 inch at top of jar, adjust caps and process 15 minutes in boiling water bath.  Yield: aboaut 5 pints

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October 21, 2009 - Posted by grandma's place | Recipes, Uncategorized | | No Comments Yet

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