Ingredients

How to make it

  • Pour boiling water over figs; let stand 15 minutes.
  • Drain and thoroughly rinse in cold water. Pat dry; remove stems.
  • Crush and measure figs, place in a large, heavy Dutch oven.
  • Add 1/2 cup sugar for each cup of crushed figs.
  • Add 1 quart water. Bring to a rapid boil, reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 3 hours or until thickened, stirring occasionally.
  • Ladle jam into hot sterilized jars, leaving 1/4 inch head space. Add a slice of lemon to each jar.
  • Cover at once with metal lids and screw on bands.
  • Process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.
  • Yields 8 1/2 pints.

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    " It was excellent "
    juliecake ate it and said...
    I really love figs, this recipe sounds divine!!
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