Fig Jam

Figs prepped for jam

Description

Figs at their peek are earthy and sweet. Capture the goodness of this summer treat in a jam.

Prep time: 2 hours
Yield:1 ()

Ingredients:

  • 3 lb figs, stemmed and quartered
  • 3 whole lemons, thinly sliced, juice reserved
  • 3 c sugar
  • 3 c water
  • 3 pn salt

Summary

Yield
Servings
Prep time2 hours
RecipeBreakfast Brunch Dessert Summer
Ingredientsfigs lemon sugar

Directions

1. Combine all the ingredients, including the lemon juice into a 3
1/3 quart pan.

2. Cook at a low boil for at least 1/2 hour until it becomes thick
and jammy. The exact amount of time depends on the figs you are
using. But you'll know when they are done!

3. Put jam into jars and seal according to manufactured directions.
It may be kept in the refrigerator for about one month if you choose
not to use the canning method of storage

Notes:

makes 1 quart

Comments

No pectin? Does it simmer

No pectin? Does it simmer long enough it doesn't need it?

Anonymous | Aug 19th, 2010 at 3:02 pm | Reply

yep

yep

jgreghenry | Aug 19th, 2010 at 3:55 pm | Reply