Fig Jam by Grandma Minnie
From Mark Robichaux, Wall Street Journal
Ingredients
- 4 cups stemmed fresh California figs (about 3 pounds)
- 1/2 cups lemon juice
- 1-1/2 cups sugar
- 3 ounces liquid pectin
Procedure
Finely chop figs. In large nonreactive kettle combine figs with lemon juice and sugar; stir well. Heat on high, stirring constantly. Bring to full rolling boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in pectin. Skim, if needed, and turn into hot sterilized jars; cover and seal or fill and seal pint jars with two-piece lids. Process for 5 minutes in boiling water bath, with water 2 inches above the jar tops. Remove from water bath and allow to stand at room temperature till cool.Note:
Recipe as prepared above is low in fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, and sodium.Yields: Six 1/2-pint jars
Serves:48 (2 tablespoons each)
Yields: Six 1/2-pint jars;
Serves: 48 (2 tablespoons each);
Serves: 48 (2 tablespoons each);
NUTRITION FACTS (per serving)
Calories 45 (2% from Fat); Potassium 73mg; Carbohydrate 12g; Sugar 11g; Dietary Fiber 1g;Daily Values