Fig Jam Preserves

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Fig Jam Preserves

 

8 cups figs

4 cups sugar

4 cups water

1 Thin slice lemon

6 tablespoons soda

6 cups hot water

 

 

Cooking Directions:

 

Remove fuzz from figs first:

 

To remove fuzz, sprinkle soda over figs and add 6 cups

hot water. Let

stand 5 minutes. Drain and wash thoroughly in cold

water.

 

Slit or pierce on side of figs to prevent bursting.

 

Combine sugar and water in large pot. Bring to boil

over high flame, add

thin lemon slice.

 

Drop figs into boiling syrup and cook until tender and

transparent.

 

Pack in hot jars and seal.