Fig Lemon Jam Recipe

Summary

Difficulty LevelBit DifficultHealth IndexAverage
CourseMethod
SpecialityVegetarian
Main Ingredient

Ingredients

 Figs2 1/2 Pound
 1 2x1/4 inch strip lemon peel
 1/2 cup light raisins
 Sugar7 1/2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Lemon juice1/2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Fruit1 3 Ounce

Directions

Wash figs; remove stem ends.
Remove excess white membrane from lemon peel.
Grind figs, lemon peel, and raisins through food grinder using coarse blade.
Measure 4 cups fruit mixture into an 8- to 10-quart Dutch oven.
Add sugar and lemon juice; mix well.
Bring to full rolling boil, stirring constantly.
Boil hard, uncovered,for 1 minute; stir constantly.
Remove from heat.
Stir in fruit pectin.
Skim off foam with a metal spoon.
Pour into hot, sterilized half-pint jars or glasses.
Seal the jars with metal lids and screwbands; seal the glasses with paraffin or Snowdrift Paraffin .
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