It's that time of year when fig trees yield their beautiful fruits. I adore the taste of figs but can not tolerate the texture, so this is a perfect outcome for me — enjoying the flavor without the need to bite into the fruit itself. If you're a fig enthusiast, making jam might be a great option for you.
INGREDIENTS
5 pounds figs
6 cups sugar
3/4 cup water
1/4 cup lemon juice
DIRECTIONS
TO PREPARE FIGS: Completely cover figs with boiling water. Let stand 10 minutes. Drain, stem and chop figs. Measure 2 quarts chopped figs.
TO MAKE JAM: Combine figs, sugar, and water in a large stockpot. Bring slowly to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Cook rapidly to gelling point. As mixture thickens, stir frequently to prevent sticking. Add lemon juice and cook 1 minute longer. Remove from heat. Skim foam if necessary. Ladle hot jam into hot jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Adjust 2 piece caps. Process 15 minutes in a boiling water canner.
Recipe from Ball Blue Book of Canning